Electrical Designer

Safran companies; New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace and defense company as an Electrical Designer I, where you will support and create electrical designs for jet engine testing applications. Your role will involve collaboration with engineers and adherence to quality standards, along with opportunities for personal growth and development. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment focused on professional advancement.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plan

401(k) plan

Vacation and sick leave

Hybrid work schedule

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 2+ years related experience required.
• Experience with electrical design and engineering concepts.
• Ability to work under supervision and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Create low-level electrical designs and wiring diagrams.
• Work under guidance of electrical engineers on projects.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and technical requirements.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical Technology

High School diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

MS Office

Job description

Company : Safran Test Cells Job field : Industrial Engineering Location : New Brighton, Minnesota, United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Associate Degree Required experience : First experience Professional status : Employees / Staff Salary range : 70,000-80,000

Summary:

Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world

Under the direction of the Electrical Engineering Manager, the Electrical Designer I is responsible for supporting and creating low level complexity electrical designs and wiring diagrams for a variety of industrial data acquisition and control modules related to the testing of various jet engines. The Electrical Designer I will work with the support and guidance of Electrical Engineers to complete assigned tasks in compliance with the quality and standards of Safran Test Cells.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Create low-level detailed wiring diagrams for various industrial data acquisition, control systems, and cable assemblies using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Work under the supervision and guidance of electrical engineers to complete assigned tasks on schedule and budget to ensure cost effective designs in compliance with specified technical and contractual requirements.
• Create designs and drawings which comply with industry standards and Safran Test Cells' standards.
• Provide feedback to engineering management on work progress and status.
• Work closely with a team of electrical engineers, drafters, and management to help develop project deliverables.
• Work in accordance with Safran Test Cells' Engineering Design process and Quality Management System.
• Acquire ongoing knowledge necessary to perform job assignments and to improve technology, products and processes through Safran company training opportunities.
• Obtain information from specifications, sketches, customer layout drawings and instructions furnished by electrical engineers and convert the information into detailed drawings under supervision.
• Actively participate in a continuous improvement culture providing recommendations and implementing enhancements to current methods and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Complementary Description

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Safran Test Cells offers a competitive medical plan with HMO and PPO options, as well as Vision coverage, Short-Term and Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
Vacation and Sick Leave: First-year employees earn 15 days of vacation, 10 days of sick leave, and 2 personal days.
Hybrid Work Schedule: Safran Test Cells offers a hybrid work schedule once a manager feels the employee has enough competency to work remotely
Training and Development: Safran Test Cells provides in-house and on-site training to empower teams to make full use of all the advanced features of their systems
Safran Shareholding Plan: Employees have the opportunity to participate in the Safran Shareholding plan, which allows them to become shareholders and benefit from the company's growth.

Job Requirements

Education/Experience:
• Associates degree in Electrical Technology or related field or 2+ years related industry experience required.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Regulatory experience with CE and ATEX is preferred.
• Experience designing electrical systems using AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent in one or more of the following areas:
o Data acquisition and control systems
o Power distribution systems
o Wiring harnesses and junction boxes
o Building electrical ducting and services

Qualifications:
• Basic understanding of simple electrical design concepts, standards, and practices.
• Must demonstrate exceptional communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questions where clarification is needed.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; actively seeks opportunities to improve quality and monitors own work to ensure quality is met.
• Self-motivated, organized, able to multi-task, prioritize and excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the firm.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office programs to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

• Able and willing to travel up to 10% of the time both domestically and internationally, as required.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

As a worldwide leader in its sector, Safran Aero Boosters designs, develops and produces modules, equipment and test cells for aircraft and space engines. Based in Belgium, Safran Aero Boosters has two subsidiaries in the United States and employs 1,700 people.

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