Electrical Engineer

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Kingsford (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Trident Maritime Systems - Heavy Equipment Group in Kingsford, MI is seeking an entry‑level Electrical Engineer to design and develop electrical controls and automation for assigned tasks under close supervision of senior engineers.

You will interpret customer specifications, create layouts and schematics, perform electrical calculations, program PLCs and VFDs, and support manufacturing and customers through testing and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• B.S.E.E or 4-year Electrical Engineering Technology degree required.
• Internship in electrical design of powered machinery.
• Experience with VFDs, motors, contactors, relays, HMIs, and panel design.
• Willingness to travel between plant locations and to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Interpretation of and compliance with customer purchase specifications.
• Develop design or design concept and product specifications within cost and budget goals.
• Make preparation of layout drawings and schematics.
• Perform electrical calculations.
• Perform Programming for PLCs, VFDs, and other requirements as required.
• Prepare detail and assembly drawings.
• Confer with engineering mentor on problems encountered and questions arising on project.
• Develop requirements for and specify purchase components.
• Support manufacturing and customers by troubleshooting and testing products.
• Communicate with other organizational operations on project requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and other assigned activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC programming

Schematic drawing

Education

B.S.E.E or 4-year Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

PLC systems

VFDs

Panel design software

Job description

At Trident Maritime Systems - Heavy Equipment Group, we don't just build systems-we build careers. As a leader in the marine and defense industry, we're looking for innovative, forward-thinking professionals who are ready to take on complex challenges and deliver real-world solutions.

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to work on-site at our Kingsford, MI location.

The Electrical Engineer is an entry level position that will have the opportunity to design and develop electrical controls/automation of assigned engineering tasks and projects while under close supervision of Senior Electrical Engineers.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Interpretation of and compliance with customer purchase specifications.
• Develop design or design concept and product specifications within cost and budget goals.
• Make preparation of layout drawings and schematics.
• Perform electrical calculations.
• Perform Programming for PLCs, VFDs, and other requirements as required.
• Prepare detail and assembly drawings.
• Confer with engineering mentor on problems encountered and questions arising on project.
• Develop requirements for and specify purchase components.
• Support manufacturing and customers by troubleshooting and testing products.
• Communicate with other organizational operations on project requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and other assigned activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S.E.E or 4-year Electrical Engineering Technology
• Internship in electrical design of powered (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic) machinery.
• Electrical Equipment experience includes integration of VFDs, Motors, Contactors, relays, HMIs, and Panel design.
• Must be able to travel between plant locations and to customer sites based on project needs; short notice travel may be required.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and additional perks designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Come join our winning Team!

Equal Opportunity Employer of Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities/Affirmative Action Employer.

We comply with Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.