Electrical Engineer

ContractStaffingRecruiters.com; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Industrial Ground Support Equipment is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Windsor, Connecticut. The role involves electrical system design, documentation, and collaboration with production teams. Ideal candidates will have an AS degree in Electrical Engineering and 1-3 years of relevant experience, focusing on innovative solutions and compliance with safety standards. Opportunities for professional development and spanning various technical skills are offered.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience with industrial equipment and control systems.
• Familiarity with UL, NEC, and CE compliance.
• Familiarity with electrical testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical system architecture and maintain documentation.
• Support first product startup and testing.
• Interact with mechanical and software teams for integration.

Skills

Electrical design

Technical communication

Ability to read schematics

Cost control

Electrical Safety Standards

Education

AS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Solidworks Electrical

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for all aspects of the electrical design of Industrial Ground Support Equipment such as Air Conditioners, Liquid Cooling units and Ground Power units which utilize a diesel engine, hybrid, or battery power as an energy source. This position includes electrical system design and system architecture development, testing, documentation and development. A successful Electrical Engineer will be able to conceptualize solutions to technical problems, work independently to generate the necessary drawings and design documents, and communicate technical issues effectively with all levels of management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Layout of the Electrical system architecture for new product development and prototyping.

• Selection and application of electromechanical control devices for product development such as contactors, relays, switches, circuit breakers, transformers, and power supplies.

• Creation and maintenance of electrical documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, and electrical cabinet bills of materials.

• Creation of test plan, and first power up instructions for the new product developed.

• Close support of first product start up with testing team at the factory, and early production runs of equipment. • Interact with production, mechanical, and software teams to ensure clean integration of work into the machine. • Cost Control to Design to Cost (DTC) objectives through proper component selection and coordination with Product Manager. • Other assignments as designated by immediate and/or higher supervisor/s.

• Maintain Electrical Safety Standards OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: • ISO 9001: establish standards, procedures and other documents in accordance with ISO 9001.

• Maintain and expand technical skills by special technical and administration training courses QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• AS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

• 1-3 years’ experience with industrial type equipment and their control systems. • Ability to read electrical diagrams/schematics, and understand their functions from the diagram.

• Capable of designing schematic layout, wiring sizing, and control cabinet layouts.

• Familiarity of working within UL, NEC, and CE compliance design rules.

• Automotive type wiring harness design, and layout experience is a plus.

• Familiarity of electrical testing equipment, multimeters, amp clamps, power analyzers, oscilloscopes.

• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations as needed to fulfill role.

• Basic working knowledge of Solidworks Electrical or equivalent 3D CAD software preferred.

• AC motors control experience, both electromechanical and using VFD type controls preferred.

• Previous PLC programming experience preferred, especially in an IEC 61131-3 compliant programming environment (e.g. CoDeSys) preferred.

• Working knowledge of C programming language preferred.