Electrical Engineer - Controls & Custom Solutions

ZipRecruiter; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Electrical Engineer to develop custom electrical and control solutions. The role involves collaboration with Sales, Purchasing, and Manufacturing, ensuring projects progress on schedule while adhering to engineering standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and relevant experience, along with strong analytical and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 3 years of electrical engineering experience or 7 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel to customer and manufacturing sites.
• US citizenship or authorization to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical components and systems to meet customer requirements.
• Collaborate with various departments to understand customer needs.
• Manage direct customer solutions as the key owner.

Skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of power systems

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD LT

AutoCAD Electrical

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: Mankato, MN, United States

Type: Permanent Role

Salary: $70,629 - $105,943/Yearly

Shift: General Shift

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for performing engineering work related to developing custom electrical and control solutions. The role collaborates with departments such as Sales, Purchasing, and Manufacturing to move from concept to production, and supports sustaining engineering for existing products.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Develop electrical components, harnesses, and systems to meet customer requirements, following standard engineering practices.
2. Collaborate with Applications, Mechanical Engineering, and Sales to understand customer needs.
3. Perform design tasks accurately and thoroughly within standards.
4. Manage direct customer solutions as the key owner.
5. Create schematics documenting As-Built wiring for custom designs.
6. Organize and utilize CAD data and equipment.
7. With approval, release parts and subsystems for production.
8. Support continuous improvement and sustaining engineering initiatives.
9. Select appropriate design concepts and technologies for new or improved products.
10. Coordinate and communicate with other departments, vendors, and customers.
11. Ensure work progresses on schedule and resolve issues promptly.
12. Adhere to standard engineering principles and practices.
13. Assist production with engineering-related issues.
14. Promote a culture of compliance and follow the company's Code of Conduct.
15. Perform additional projects as needed.

Basic Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 3 years of electrical engineering experience or 7 years of relevant experience.
2. Ability to travel to customer and manufacturing sites.
3. Proficiency in AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD Electrical, programming (PLDs), and MS Office.
4. Must be a US citizen or authorized to work in the US.

Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge of power systems.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently for extended periods.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to interpret line diagrams, ladder diagrams, and point-to-point diagrams.
• Ability to understand customer specifications.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Good presentation skills.