Electrical Engineer II

Kids for the Future; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TGW Systems Inc. is seeking a mid-level Electrical Engineer II to support the design and integration of control systems for industrial material-handling solutions and production lines.

The role uses engineering tools in planning, design, and implementation of controls engineering equipment. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a controls-related field and at least two years of experience in industrial environments, with strong skills in reading e-drawings and AutoCAD, and familiarity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Controls-related field (Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering) or equivalent work experience.
• Two (2) or more years of Controls or Electrical Engineering experience in industrial or material-handling environment.
• Travel up to 20% travel, as required.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains controls engineering and design documentation, including sensor/actuator layouts, controls component order lists, electrical drawings, motor lists, etc.
• Cross-references controls components, creates TGW part numbers, and orders necessary controls components in designated software tools (e.g. Navision).
• Assists with controls installation request-for-quote (RFQ) process.
• Provides technical support to Project Engineering, Electrical and Mechanical Installation, Controls Commissioning, and other internal teams involved in installation and commissioning of TGW equipment.
• Specify, clarify, and document the controls interfaces for third-party equipment, while supporting the controls processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical principles

Industrial automation

Design-to-production lifecycle

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in controls-related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Navision

Job description

• Location 3001 ORCHARD VISTA DR SE,STE 300,Grand Rapids, MI, 49546-7094,United States
• Job Category Electrical Engineering
• Employee Type Mod Exempt
• Travel 20%

Description

The mid-level Electrical Engineer II supports the design and integration of control systems for industrial material-handling solutions and production lines. This role utilizes engineering tools and processes in the planning, design, engineering, and implementation of controls engineering equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates and maintains controls engineering and design documentation, including sensor/actuator layouts, controls component order lists, electrical drawings, motor lists, etc.
• Cross-references controls components, creates TGW part numbers, and orders necessary controls components in designated software tools (e.g. Navision).
• Assists with controls installation request-for-quote (RFQ) process.
• Provides technical support to Project Engineering, Electrical and Mechanical Installation, Controls Commissioning, and other internal teams involved in installation and commissioning of TGW equipment.
• Specify, clarify, and document the controls interfaces for third-party equipment, while supporting the controls processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Controls-related field (Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering) or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

Two (2) or more years of Controls or Electrical Engineering experience in industrial or material-handling environment.

Travel:

Up to 20% travel, as required.

Skills & Abilities

• Solid understanding of electrical and mechanical principles, with the ability to read e-drawings and AutoCAD drawings.
• Thorough knowledge of industrial automation and control systems.
• Understanding of full design-to-production project lifecycles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain stationary at a desk for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to go to site frequently and move safely around industrial and/or warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Ability to operate computers, tablets, phones, and other electronic devices.
• Ability to communicate with others verbally and in writing, on a frequent basis.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to job site temperature fluctuations due to seasonal weather in geographic region.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

This position may require work at TGW customer sites. TGW’s customers may require background checks before accessing their sites. Refusal to participate in a customer-required background check may result in a customer barring access and a subsequent reduction in work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TGW Systems Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.