Electrical Engineer II (Design Engineer)

EPTA GROUP; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work possible

Training opportunities

Volunteer activities

Job summary

EPTA GROUP in Columbus, GA is seeking an Electrical Engineer II – Design Engineer to lead electrical system design for refrigerated products, including power distribution, control boards and PLC logic.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, work with drafters and technicians, ensure designs meet UL/ASHRAE requirements and design for manufacturability, reliability, and cost reduction while maintaining safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Strong understanding of engineering science and practical application.
• Ability to work well with others inside and outside the department.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, AutoCAD, MS PowerPoint, MS Word and MS Access is a plus.
• Knowledge of design techniques for producing precise plans, blueprints and BOMs.
• Knowledge of ladder logic, basic power distribution, and UL/ASHRAE requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Project management experience and sense of ownership on projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate designs through cross-functional approvals from concept to production.
• Lead and coordinate drafters, designers, technicians, and shop personnel on projects.
• Design or redesign products to improve performance, reduce costs, and meet regulatory requirements.
• Design for manufacturability, assembly, and reliability.
• Coordinate design requirements with designers and check colleagues’ work for errors.
• Ensure compliance with UL and ASHRAE standards and project specifications.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC logic

Power distribution

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Access

Team collaboration

Project coordination

UL/ASHRAE knowledge

Refrigeration knowledge

SAP familiarity

Programming/automation

Education

Electrical / Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Access

SAP

PLC programming tools

Job description

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER II – Design Engineer, Columbus, GA

KYSOR/WARREN - EPTA

This engineer is responsible for the electrical design of refrigerated systems, including power distribution, control boards and PLC logic.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project coordination responsibility of taking designs through the cross functional approval and change implementation from concept to production.
• Coordinate the efforts of drafters/designers, engineering technicians and machine shop personnel as required by assigned projects.
• Design and/or redesign products to develop new products, improve performance, and/or reduce costs while meeting regulatory requirements (UL, ASHRAE).
• Design products for Manufacturability, Assembly and Reliability.
• Coordinate design requirements with designers and drafters.
• Check other engineers’ work for errors and improvements.

SKILLS

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Understanding of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
• Able to work well with others both in and outside of the department.
• Possess good working knowledge of the following software: MS-Excel, AutoCAD, MS-PowerPoint, MS-Word, and MS-Access a plus.
• Requires knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and Bills of Material.
• Requires knowledge on how to apply simple controls and ladder logic.
• Requires knowledge of basic power distribution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Sense of ownership and urgency with projects and work assignments.
• Project management experience.
• Understanding of UL requirements.
• Experience working with programmable logic control.
• Understanding basic refrigeration a plus.
• Basic working knowledge of the SAP environment a plus.
• Experience automating processes in Excel or some programming language a plus.

EXPERIENCE

• Electrical / Electronic Engineering degree (bachelor’s with 5+ year experience or master’s with 3+ year experience)

TRAVEL

• Employee should expect 5-15% travel. Could be as much as four site visits per year.

Why work for Epta

At Epta, we believe our employees are the driving force behind our success. That’s why we offer a thoughtful range of perks designed to inspire, support, and celebrate our team every step of the way.

Join Epta in this permanent role, where you'll experience a great blend of new technologies and a modern workplace culture.

We take development opportunities seriously! Take part in a variety of training through our Epta Academy and external training partners.

Epta offers the opportunity for remote work whenever possible, along with providing the necessary technical equipment.

Balance work and personal life perfectly with our flexible working hours. Give back more than we receive: Join our volunteering activities and help make the world a better place.

Our story

We at the Epta Group are a dynamic and growing international company, delivering cutting-edge commercial refrigeration solutions that impact everyday life—from ensuring fresh food in supermarkets to keeping the perfect chill in your favorite café. Our global network includes manufacturing facilities, sales entities and service organizations —all working together to provide sustainable and innovative solutions. We support customers in their green transition and support them as a fully integrated provider, from the layout of the store to the after-sales support.

With over 8,000 employees, Epta fosters an environment of continuous development. We offer career growth, extensive training, and the opportunity to thrive in a company where every challenge is a chance to create value and inspire our people. Guided by our values, we are committed to professional excellence, sustainability, and innovation in every aspect of our work.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, parental status, or social origin. At Epta, your unique perspective is what keeps us innovative and cool.