Electrical Design & Programming Technician

EVAPCO, Inc.; Lake View (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Profit Sharing Bonus

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Lake View, Iowa, seeks an Electrical Design & Programming Technician to design electrical systems and program PLCs for industrial applications. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience and be proficient in software such as Rockwell Automation and AutoCAD. The role involves collaborating with engineering and sales teams while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Benefits include health insurance, paid vacation, and an employee stock ownership program.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with software and industrial electrical systems.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Familiarity with NEC/NFPA 70 code is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design custom electrical schematics and control systems.
• Provide startup and operational support to customers.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and product sales.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical schematics design

Industrial refrigeration systems

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Engineering or Technologies Degree

Tools

Rockwell Automation

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical Design & Programming Technician

This position will work with the manufacturing engineering and product sales groups. Design custom electrical schematics, with the use of electrical standards, UL and NEC code. Program computer based electrical and PLC design software. Design and calculate burner, air flow, and electrical requirements. Provide startup/operational support and communicate to customers and Evapco Field Service Technicians.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Software/Controls Design
  • Program PLC code for units in multiple software formats
  • Design HMI graphic interfaces
  • Control industrial refrigeration valve systems
• Electrical Design
  • Understand and apply code for industrial electrical applications
  • Design custom schematics for Industrial HVAC Units
  • Calculate and design burner, air flow, and electrical requirements
  • New product development for constantly evolving electrical components
  • Review and revise electrical schematics
• Safety
  • Design unit electrical systems with employee and customer safety in mind
  • Guide all personnel in safety procedures and the proper wearing and use of PPE for job task
• Quality & Service
  • Provide support to field service, factory, and customers
  • Help all technicians resolve quality problems and issues related to electrical and controls systems
  • Clearly communicate with customers and contractors
  • Resolve problems and issues with electrical prints and design
• Housekeeping
  • Maintain clean working area throughout the day
  • Maintain clean and organized digital files on computer and server
• Participate in team and shop business problem solving activities that include quality, safety, scrap reduction, and process improvements
• Meet or exceed annual safety, quality, 5‑S, and productivity targets
• Attend training courses as directed by management
• May perform other duties, as assigned

Position Challenges & Latitude

• Willingness to learn and adapt to new situations and products
• Ensure adherence to company policies and work rules, as well as ensuring a safe work environment is maintained
• Maintain excellent work attendance
• Maintain a cheerful and positive attitude
• Strive to continually improve quality, safety, 5‑S, and productivity within your areas of responsibility

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience

• 5+ years experience of the following
• Familiar with and understands use of software including
  • Rockwell Automation
  • Eplan
  • Pro Panel (Eplan 3D)
  • Schneider Electric
  • Siemens
  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, and Word
  • TeamViewer
  • VNC Viewer
• Familiar with and understanding of concepts including
  • Industrial electrical systems and components including PLC, VFD, sensors, motor starters, etc.
  • Industrial refrigeration systems (NH3, CO2, Glycol, and other refrigerants)
  • Burner direct and indirect, natural and propane
  • Air flows, volume, pressure, dew point, humidity control
• Engineering or Technologies Degree preferred, experience may substitute.
• Extremely fluent with computer use and digital communication
• Ability to work remotely when needed
• Basic understanding of NEC/ NFPA 70 code and UL508A and how to find information within code book
• Basic math for engineering calculations (i.e. add/subtract/divide/multiply, whole numbers and fractions)
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Office, Manufacturing, and outdoor environments
• Monday through Friday, with some weekend based on customer requirements Saturday’s and Sunday’s

Evapco Summary of Pay & Benefits

• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Program – we are an employee‑owned company
• Profit Sharing Bonus – which is paid twice per year
• (k)larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Pay
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election
• Paid Sick Leave
• Long Term Disability