ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Smith & Loveless; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith & Loveless in Lenexa, KS is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their experienced engineering team focused on environmentally friendly practices. The role involves completing production and design project responsibilities while coordinating with supervisors and teams.

The ideal candidate will have an Electrical Engineering Degree and be proficient with AutoCAD, assisting in creating detailed drawings and providing technical support across various departments.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering Degree from an accredited school preferred.
• Technical school study in drafting or High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and ability to read electrical wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings and bills of materials for production designs.
• Maintain documentation related to production and design work.
• Assist other Drafters, Designers, and Engineers.

Skills

AutoCAD

Electrical Engineering

Communication skills

Control panel assembly

Drafting technique

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Technical school study in drafting

Tools

MS Office

PLC programming

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: S&L Inc - Office - Lenexa, KS 66215

Smith & Loveless is united under one cause: “Protecting Water. Protecting People.” We are seeking Electrical Engineerto partner with our experienced engineering team in this environmentally focused industry.

An Electrical Engineerat Smith and Loveless completes production and design project responsibilities while coordinating projects with supervisors and other departments. Works as part of a team and will assist other Drafters, Designers and Engineers. Assists shop personnel, sales and other departments by providing technical support. Responsible for the preparation, modification and checking of submittal, manufacturing and production drawings and bills of material for the control and distribution functions on company products, following established drafting practices and engineering standards.

Job duties

• Prepare clear, definable drawings and bills of materials for new production designs and/or design projects. Analyze provided materials, to either modify existing or draft new drawings and bills of materials.
• Prepare clear, definable modifications to existing drawings and bills of material in either electronic or hard formats for electrical and mechanical equipment with supporting manufacturing documents.
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to production and design work. Including updating O&M manuals, design manuals, standards and technical documents.
• Assist other Drafters, Designers, and Engineers in the performance of their work. Checking production and design drawings and reviewing related documentation.
• Provide necessary support to various sales units throughout the Company by creating clear drawings as directed from technical documents, and the ability to create parts list as generally described by an engineering request.
• Maintain the current status of all assigned jobs and work assigned.
• Can assist with Supervisor duties when absent and can assist other Engineers and Designers.
• Support and assist other departments with costing, specifications, drawings, application, and technical support.
• Component selection and physical testing of prototypes.
• Select and program PLC’s, HMI’s and other programmable devices.
• Assist personnel in the field and other departments with technical support.
• Interpret and apply electrical codes and applicable electrical standards.
• Other duties as assigned by Managers.
• Keep work area neat and clean.

Qualifications / Skills and Requirements

• Electrical Engineering Degree from an accredited school preferred.
• Technical school study in drafting or High School Diploma or GED, plus two years of college.
• Must be proficient with AutoCAD, have good drafting technique, and able to read and define electrical wiring diagrams and create detailed control panel assembly drawings.
• 2+ years’ experience as an Electrical Engineer or Designer is preferred.
• Experience developing manufacturing production drawings is a benefit.
• Experience with electrical product design is also a benefit.
• A background in designing or troubleshooting electrical systems would be needed.
• Familiarity with standard drafting practices regarding schematics, panel layouts, and control logic.
• Ability to review and test control logic, and product prototypes.
• Good communication skills (written and oral), ability to communicate technical requirements, meet deadlines, and detail oriented.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with limited supervision.
• Proficient in MS office and AutoCAD software.

Physical requirements

• Required to sit, stand and walk.
• Required to talk and hear consistently.
• Ability to ascend and descend two (2) flights of stairs.