Electrical Engineer

Benshaw, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 72,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Electrical Engineer to join their innovative team. In this pivotal role, you will develop cutting-edge motor controllers and protection devices, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with a diverse group of engineers and technicians to bring new products to market while honing your skills in a supportive environment. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on mutual respect, this company offers a dynamic workplace where your contributions make a real impact. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Vision Benefits

Dental Benefits

401(k) with Employer Match

Additional Health Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering roles.
• Strong technical skills in power electronics development.
• Experience with compliance engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing and approval programs for compliance.
• Design and maintain pc-board based hardware.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for product development.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Electronics Development

Compliance Engineering

Altium Designer

Debugging Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power Supplies

Signal Generators

ERP Systems

Job description

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Since our founding in 1983, Benshaw has grown to become a recognized leader in the design, development and manufacture of mission critical motor controls and drives. That’s why, when the application is critical, and the environment harsh, customers specify Benshaw more than any other brand.

Intelligent, creative, and determined people have made us who we are today. We recognize that hiring and developing talent is a key element in our continued growth. We are looking for people with ambition and commitment to excellence to continue to drive these results. If you are looking for a business environment where people treat each other with mutual respect and dignity and each employee can make a difference, Benshaw is the company for you. We offer competitive pay, medical, vision and dental benefits, 401(k) with employer match, as well as a host of other additional health and employee benefits.

Position Overview

The primary purpose of this position is the development of industrial motor controllers and protection devices used to control motors from 1 horsepower up to 22,500 horsepower and beyond. This development can take the form of pc-board designs, power electronics designs, conformance testing (UL and IEC), as well as support of the manufacturing of these products. This position is in the Benshaw Research and Development department where Benshaw’s new products are created.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• With the Benshaw team, lead and perform testing and complete approval programs for third party (UL, CSA, IEC, and ETL) compliance.
• Design, develop, and maintain pc-board based hardware designs used in all Benshaw’s products.
• Collaborate with other electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, software engineers, and lab technicians at Benshaw throughout the development and compliance process to evaluate new hardware designs, functions and performance goals to support the creation and release of new and revised products.
• Work with engineers in the debugging of new and revised hardware and power electronics. Perform testing of thermal, vibration, humidity, ESD, and EMC testing to verify and improve designs.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary and international teams to develop product specifications, define functionality, interfaces, and assist with project planning.
• Change gears frequently and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborate with Requisition Engineering on new product design, testing, and product application.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related degrees.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a relevant engineering role (electrical, power, etc.)
• Strong technical skills related to electrical engineering and power electronics development.
• Experience with compliance engineering such as UL, IEC, etc.
• Experience with Altium Designer or other similar EDA programs
• Experience with SCR and/or IGBT based power electronics designs
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Experience with engineering debug and analysis using tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and signal generators.
• Experience working with product team to define product requirements and write design documentation such as requirements documents, test specifications, technical memos, and hardware design specifications.
• The ability to work with an international design team and communicate issues and needs clearly.
  
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Technical skills related to embedded software development and knowledge of at least one programming language a plus.
• Experience with working together with supply chain and vendors.
• Experience operating in a manufacturing environment a plus
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and listening) and the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of professionals.
• Strong commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel occasionally (up to 20%) to perform compliance testing of products at third party test laboratories and to work together with customers.
• Good time management skills and ability to set priorities
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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