Electrical Design Engineer

Plastics Extrusion Machinery (PEM) LLC; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Plastics Extrusion Machinery (PEM) LLC seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to design, maintain, and support advanced systems. You will act as the subject matter expert across engineering, product development, and R&D, guiding others and ensuring compliance with standards.

The role emphasizes independent design decisions, collaboration with mechanical engineers, and ongoing improvements to products and processes. Travel may be required and PLC knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an electrical design field.
• Proficient with electrical engineering software.
• Strong understanding of electrical manufacturing processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven track record delivering machine-level solutions meeting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates electrical systems by researching specs and designing complete systems.
• Develops products by studying customer requirements and testing methods.
• Designs manufacturing equipment and processes for building electrical components.
• Prepares product reports by collecting and analyzing information and trends.
• Guides and trains technicians on critical electrical design elements.
• Coordinates with mechanical designers for integrated designs.
• Maintains electrical design standards and a product database.
• Stays compliant with safety regulations and company standards.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical design

Tools

Electrical engineering software

PLC programming

Job description

As a member of the engineering staff, the Electrical Design Engineer must be accomplished, self-motivated, with the ability to design, maintain and support our industry-leading products and systems. The Electrical Design Engineer will work across a variety of functional groups that are directly involved in engineering, product development, and some R&D. The Electrical Design Engineer will also act as the resident subject matter expert in making critical design decisions, ongoing standards, and improvements over time.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates electrical systems, products, components, and applications by researching specifications and designing complete systems; applying knowledge of electricity and materials.
• Develops electrical products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.
• Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembling electrical components; soliciting observations from operators.
• Prepares product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Provides engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
• Develops and maintains electrical design standards and a product database using relevant and effective computer programs for the purpose; entering data.
• Guides electrical designers in critical design decisions and standards.
• Performs various R&D when determining the viability of new electrical design solutions as needed.
• Coordinates with mechanical designers as needed to ensure integrated designs.
• Acts independently to make design decisions within given parameters and requirements.
• Participates in relationships with partner vendors to coordinate future design directions.
• Completes projects by training and guiding technicians on critical electrical design elements.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Familiar with PLC Programming is a plus, but not necessary.
• Travel may be required.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Technical Capacity.
• Problem Solving, Analysis, Troubleshooting
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others
• Compliance with all safety rules and guidelines
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a positive team attitude.
• Consistently adhere to assigned work schedule, ensuring punctuality and reliability.
• Ability to work independently making design decisions.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant electrical design field
• Competent in the use of electrical engineering software
• Strong understanding of electrical manufacturing processes
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proven track record of developing solutions that accomplish all machine requirements, customer requirements, and regulation requirements.

All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen.