Electrical Engineer

Bauer; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bauer is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design electrical systems for custom test equipment. The role requires expertise in electrical power systems, control/distribution, instrumentation, and data acquisition.

The engineer will collaborate with the project team from inception to installation at customer sites, with occasional travel for startup and field support. Ideal candidates have a BS in Engineering (BSEE preferred) and experience with PLCs, instrumentation, CAD, and NEC/ATEX

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering; BSEE preferred.
• Experience with PLCs, data acquisition, and instrumentation.
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics and drawings.
• Familiarity with NEC codes and industrial equipment standards.

Responsibilities

• Design a complete electrical system to support hydraulic circuits.
• Develop electrical schematics, operator panels and sub-panels.
• Support design, documentation, assembly, integration, test and field tasks.
• Develop PLC hardware/software to collect test data as per procedures.
• Travel to customer sites to supervise installation and startup as needed.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic drawing

PLC programming

Data acquisition

Hardware integration

Teamwork & communication

Education

BS degree in Engineering (BSEE preferred)

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

CAD drawings

Data acquisition hardware

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Electrical Engineer position is responsible for the electrical system design on custom test equipment developed for specific applications. The candidate should display detailed knowledge of electrical power systems, electrical control/distribution systems, instrumentation, and data acquisition. Strong teamwork and communication skills are required. This position is intimately involved with the project from inception through installation at the customer’s site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS not limited to:

• Review specific test procedures for the components on the equipment capability list to understand test requirements
• Design a complete electrical system to support hydraulic circuits
• Support of design, documentation, assembly, integration, test and field support of industrial controls/systems
• Create electrical schematics, operator panel and sub-panel layouts
• Select electrical control devices and develop the Bill of Material (BOM)
• Select instrumentation, such as pressure transducers, temperature sensors, flowmeters etc.
• Select motors for use with DOL starters, soft starters and VFDs
• Create functional test requirements for equipment checkout
• Develop and implement PLC hardware/software system to collect data specified by test procedures
• Communicate with engineering team and customer to resolve design or testing issues
• Occasional travel to the customer’s site to supervise installation and/or startup of the equipment

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Intensity, clear focus and a strong desire to succeed
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• U.S. Persons only due to ITAR restrictions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS degree in Engineering. BSEE preferred.
• Experience with PC’s, Data Acquisition hardware & PLCs (Siemens TIA Portal preferred)
• Experience with industrial control/systems and instrumentation
• Experience reading/creating engineering drawings and schematics using CAD applications
• Knowledge of NEC electrical codes & wiring standards for industrial equipment
• Familiarity with NFPA Hazardous Area Classifications, CE and ATEX requirements, a plus