Electrical Engineer

Alamo Group Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Employment Opportunity

Job summary

Alamo Group Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to develop and modify products for sales lines, create accurate drawings, and determine components.

The role uses AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Visio and requires collaboration with a design team to meet specifications and cost targets. The ideal candidate will hold a BS in Electrical Engineering, read engineering drawings, and be proficient with test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes, while supporting manufacturing

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to design electrical systems and harness assemblies.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Designs products including electrical systems and harness assemblies.
• Creates detailed BOMs and component schematics for drawings.
• Collaborates with team members and purchasing to source materials.
• Provides customer/technical service regarding products or designs.

Skills

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Visio

Reading drawings

Technical instructions

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Power supplies

Embedded programming interfaces

Crimp tools

Soldering tools

Job description

Under general supervision, develops and designs new products for sales/marketing lines, modifies or improves exiting product lines, and creates accurate documentation for each design/detail drawing on computer system, in accordance with specifications and industry standards. Determines components to be used on actual product(s).

Essential Functions of the Job:

Designs products including electrical systems and harness assemblies for assigned projects on computer system using AutoCAD, Solidworks or Visio software. Utilizes knowledge of products, design standards and manufacturing capabilities.

Work as a part of a closely integrated team, co-designing components, leading a collaborative design effort, or designing systems to interface with others concurrent work.

Creates detailed component schematic, harness drawing and wires lists to assist production with building of products. Determines components to be used on actual products maintaining efficiency and cost effectiveness. Works closely with purchasing to source materials and/or vendors.

Structures an accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) for each electrical system or harness drawing completed.

Provides customer service and/or technical service regarding questions of products or designs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

Proficient on AutoCAD, Visio, or Solid Works 2D software program.

Familiar with common tools of the trade, i.e. multimeter, O-scope, power supplies, embedded programming interfaces, crimp tools, and soldering tools.

Able to read and technically interpret engineering drawings.

Able to read and understand technical manuals.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Able to write or speak technical instructions.

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

Working Conditions:

Manufacturing setting.

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affi...

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).