Electrical Engineer

Thermon

Franklin Park (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision.

Short-Term Disability, Long-Term and

401k with Company Match.

Paid Time Off.

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Vapor Power International, LLC seeks an Electrical Engineer in Franklin Park, IL to design and improve electrical control systems for gas-fired, electrode, and electric boilers. You will work in-office with engineering leadership to deliver world-class heating solutions.

The role requires a strong background in electrical design, PLC programming, CAD, and the ability to read mechanical and instrumentation drawings; you will collaborate across departments and support customers and service teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
Minimum 5+ years electrical engineering experience.
Ability to read mechanical, electrical and instrumentation drawings.
Experience designing control systems for boilers and related equipment.
Proficiency with CAD and MS Office.

Responsibilities

Design electrical control systems and review existing control systems for gas fired boilers, electrode, and electric boilers.
Prepare schematic wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and bills of materials.
Select components to meet customer specs and code requirements.
Assure compliance of products with NEC, NFPA, UL, CSA codes.
Write PLC programs.
Assist customers and service technicians with troubleshooting, remotely and on-site.
Write technical documents describing operation of electrical control systems.
Collaborate with other departments to develop new products or options.
Maintain UL files and records.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC programming

Schematic wiring

Reading electrical drawings

CAD software

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD (AutoCAD/SolidWorks)

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project

Job description

Who are we?

Located in Franklin Park, IL a few minutes northwest of Chicago, Vapor Power International, LLC (subsidiary of Thermon) is an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of steam generators and thermal fluid heaters. Custom engineered-to-order, their products serve a broad range of markets from food processing to petrochemical applications. Founded in the early 1900's, Vapor Power has grown from a small supplier of heating products for the railroad industry to one of the most regarded suppliers of specialty equipment for steam generation and process heating.

Department

Engineering

Job Type

Full-Time, In Office

Location

Franklin Park, IL

What is the opportunity?

We are looking for a talented Electrical Engineer to help us produce world-class heating and boiler solutions for our clients. Grow with us as we introduce new and pioneering products. Enjoy respect and recognition for your contributions as we continue to innovate! Experience autonomy and open dialogue with senior managers and make an immediate impact!

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Design electrical control systems and review existing control systems for all product lines, which includes gas fired boilers, electrode, and electric boilers.

Prepare schematic wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and bills of materials.

Select components to meet the customer specifications and code requirements.

Assure compliance of products with applicable (NEC, NFPA, UL, CSA) codes.

Check with shop assemblers to confirm that they fabricate units as designed and that the design is practical (controls are accessible and are safely located, etc.).

Maintain UL files and records for listed products.

Assist customers and service technicians with troubleshooting, both remotely and on-site.

Write technical documents and descriptions of the operation of electrical control systems. These include electrical system descriptions and operating instructions to be used in instruction manuals provided to customers.

Assist other departments such as marketing in developing new products or options, service by answering inquiries, purchasing by approving alternate sources or deviations, manufacturing by helping to improve process and productivity.

Write PLC programs.

The above are considered essential duties and are illustrative of those job tasks, which are fundamental. Employees may be required to perform additional related duties as may be assigned by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

5+ years electrical engineering experience

Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude

Ability to read all applicable drawings, including mechanical, electrical and instrumentation.

Must have expertise and proficiency with basic office computer software, e.g. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point, MS Project, Access, etc.

Proficient with CAD for creating and editing drawings.

Boiler industry experience a plus

A working knowledge of ASME Pressure Vessel Codes, boilers, heat transfer equipment, or auxiliary boiler room equipment is preferred.

Physical Demands

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Work Environment

This position must perform tasks that involve mainly office exposure, sitting behind a desk performing tasks on a computer. Most of their time, the employee will spend time in the office with low to moderate exposure to noise, heat, and cold environment, other physical requirements include walking, bending, hand dexterity, speaking, seeing, and lifting/moving up to 15 pounds. Steel toe shoes, earplugs and safety glasses are always required while on the production floor.

Benefits