Electrical Design Engineer - Ditch Witch

ttc; Perry (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Competitive salary

Medical/dental/vision plan

401k

Job summary

Ditch Witch in Perry, OK is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to research, design and validate electrical/electromechanical components and systems for Ditch Witch or Subsite branded products. You will create ECAD schematics, lead drafters and technicians, and collaborate with suppliers.

Responsibilities include testing, documentation, and selecting components, along with developing desktop and embedded Linux applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited college or university.
• Engineer I/II/III ladder with progressive years of experience or advanced degree in lieu of experience.
• Experience developing embedded firmware for 8/16/32-bit microcontrollers in C/C++.
• Experience developing applications for embedded Linux systems (Qt/C++).
• Experience with desktop apps in C# or Python.
• Familiarity with common buses (SPI, I2C, RS232, CAN).
• Strong communication, teamwork, integrity and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze technical information from engineers, product managers and suppliers.
• Design components and electrical/electromechanical systems for Ditch Witch products.
• Create ECAD schematics and direct drafters and technicians.
• Develop desktop and embedded Linux applications.
• Design, test and document electrical circuits to meet specifications.
• Coordinate product sustaining activities and share documentation with other departments.
• Explore newer technologies and assess feasibility for existing designs.

Skills

Embedded firmware development

Embedded Linux systems (Qt/C++)

Desktop applications (C#/Python)

Digital/analog circuit design

Teamwork and collaboration

Problem solving and analysis

Integrity and professionalism

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

ECAD software

C/C++ programming

Qt/C++ development

C#/Python

SPI/I2C/RS232/CAN buses

Job description

Who Are We?

Ditch Witch is a premier division of The Toro Company. At Ditch Witch in Perry, Oklahoma we pride ourselves on being the leading manufacturer in the underground pipe and cable market. Our plant in Perry stands out because it's a place for people to learn and thrive. We enjoy coming to work because our plant is our community, we see our teammates not only as coworkers but as neighbors and family members. All of our locations build the intricate network of machinery that contributes to the Ditch Witch Division. We contribute to building communities, cities, and the world.

Sponsorship:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa, regardless of expiration date, now or in the future.

Electrical Design Engineer at Ditch Witch:

This person, will research and design components and electrical/electronic systems for Ditch Witch or Subsite branded products. Primary duties include design and selection of components related to electronic or electromechanical equipment. The employee will use ECAD software to create electronic schematics; direct the work of drafter/illustrators, and technicians; works closely with various component suppliers; and performs other duties as assigned.

What Will You Do?

• Collect and analyze technical information from a variety of sources, including: Conversations with engineers, product managers, suppliers, etc.
• Technical documents
• Operation of equipment
• Your own tests & experiments
• Maintain design concepts for circuits and systems, involving analog and digital design techniques and interface sensors with microcontrollers.
• Design, implement, and test electrical circuits to demonstrate compliance with specifications.
• Prepare technical design and production documentation.
• Define measurement techniques, tuning procedures, and special test fixtures for production use.
• Develop Desktop (Windows and Linux) applications.
• Design for embedded Linux systems.
• Design for bare-metal embedded systems.
• Serve as an expert within the department for a design-related field and provide consulting to others on technical matters.
• Coordinate product sustaining activities with other personnel, including the flow of information and documentation to other departments.
• Evaluate feasibility and applicability of newer technologies and methods to existing products and designs.
• Meet or exceed typical expectations for creativity, productivity, quality, and safety.

Note: The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

What Do You Need?

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering only from an ABET accredited engineering college or university.
• Engineer I, 0 - 2 years of experience (Advanced Degree in lieu of experience).
• Engineer II, 2 - 4 years of experience (Advanced Degree in lieu of experience).
• Engineer III, 4 - 6 years of experience (Advanced Degree in lieu of experience).
• Knowledge of, or experience in., developing embedded firmware for 8/16/32-bit microcontrollers in C/C++.
• Knowledge of, experience in, developing application software for embedded Linux systems (Qt/C++).
• Knowledge of, or experience in, developing desktop applications in C# or Python.
• Knowledge of, or experience in, common communications busses such as SPI, I2C, RS232, and CAN.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Results-driven and action-oriented; positive and energetic.
• High degree of personal and professional integrity.
• Good problem-analysis and resolution skills.
• Strong process orientation and drive for continuous improvement.

Work Environment:

• Office environment most of the time with regular trips to the shop and outside of work.
• Shop and outdoor environments include physical hazards such as utilities (typically gas, electric, and water lines), powered vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic, sharp objects, and moving machinery. Outdoor environment includes work in all kinds of weather while operating and demonstrating machinery and construction site conditions such as open excavations, unimproved land, uncompleted structures, etc.
• Working with hazardous materials, including fuels, lubricants, solvents, and batteries.
• Occasional overnight travel.
• Rapidly changing workload, priorities, demands, schedules, and deadlines.
• Regular, continuous use of a computer.

What Can We Give You?

At Ditch Witch, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - Ditch Witch offers employees at our Perry, OK location a variety of perks, including:

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