Electrical Designer III

AAON, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AAON, Inc. is seeking anElectrical Design Engineer to develop models and assemblies for HVAC equipment, including conceptual designs and automation. You will create schematics, review designs, and collaborate with engineers to ensure seamless integration across systems.

Ideal candidates have a two-year technical degree with 3–5 years in HVAC or related fields, and familiarity with Eplan ECE is a plus. Travel and a fast-paced environment are expected.

Qualifications

• Excellent electrical and controls analysis of assemblies.
• Strong design aptitude and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and spoken communication.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborates well with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop models and drawings including conceptual designs and parametric modeling.
• Use programming to auto-generate BOMs and electrical schematics.
• Review schematics and suggest design improvements.
• Collaborate with designers and engineers to ensure electrical-system integration.
• Support production during prototypes and launches.
• Help develop design standards with the Design Engineering team.
• Assist with DFMEAs, PFMEAs, CFD, FEA and seismic evaluations.

Skills

Electrical design

Controls analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Team environment

Education

Two-year technical degree

Eplan ECE certification (preferred)

Tools

Eplan ECE

Job description

Job Description:

Responsible for developing and creating models and assemblies in software for various types of HVAC equipment-including conceptual designs and automation. Creates and reviews schematics for designs and makes design recommendations. May coach and mentor less experienced team members.

Responsibilities :

• Develops models and drawings including conceptual designs, parametric modeling and new technologies using software.
• Utilizes programming to automatically generate Bill of Materials and electrical schematics
• Reviews schematics for designs and makes design recommendations.
• Collaborates with other designers and engineers to ensure that the electrical systems integrate seamlessly with other systems.
• Collaborates with engineers, management, and other creative departments to determine design solutions.
• Provides support to production team during prototypes and production launch to facilitate seamless releases and is trusted as a point person or go to for manufacturing issues.
• Seeks ways to implement new ideas and technologies.
• Keeps pace with the implementation of new electrical design features
• Collaborates with the Design Engineering team to develop design standards.
• Confers with engineering management to complete assigned projects.
• Supports DFMEAs, PFMEAs, CFD, FEA, and Seismic evaluations and testing.
• Understands safety standards including but not limited to UL, CE, NEC, IBC, and NFPA
• Maintains and builds professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, or participating in professional societies.

Education :

A two-year technical degree is preferred, along with 3-5 years' experience in the HVAC industry or equivalent experience in a similar industry.

Eplan ECE certification, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excels in electrical and controls analysis of assemblies.
• Demonstrates excellent electrical, controls and design aptitude.
• Communicates effectively in written and spoken form.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
• Exhibits good decision making and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrates strong multi-tasking capabilities and organizational skills.
• Works effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure, team environment.

Essential Mental Functions :

• Communicates effectively in written and spoken form.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
• Exhibits good decision making and analytical problem solving abilities.
• Demonstrates strong multi-tasking capabilities and organizational skills.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Works effectively in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.

Frequent exposure to manufacturing facilities with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.

Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time.

Work is performed in a climate-controlled office setting.

Occasional travel as required.

Essential Physical Functions :

• Lift up to 50lbs.
• Sit or stand for up to 95 percent of work hours.
• Periodic visits to the manufacturing facility with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.

Disclaimer :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.