Lead Electrical Engineer - Industrial Systems

Panasonic Avionics Corporation; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join their Non-Traditional Requests team. This key role involves developing comprehensive electrical design solutions, including schematics and control systems for refrigeration products. The engineer will lead projects while collaborating closely with manufacturing and service teams.

The ideal candidate has over 7 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering. Significant knowledge in refrigeration systems, control design, and proficiency in AutoCAD are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of directly related refrigeration, heat pump, and chiller engineering experience.
• Proven experience in developing electrical and electronic components for parallel compressor products.
• Strong knowledge of controls and programming logic for micro-processors and PLC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design on Industrial Systems Engineering projects.
• Design control systems for refrigeration, heat pump, and chiller products.
• Collaborate with various departments to establish product requirements.

Skills

Refrigeration system design

Electrical design

Control systems programming

AutoCAD proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

As a key member of the Non-Traditional Requests (NTR) team, our Industrial Systems Lead Electrical Design Engineer will apply engineering best practices to develop and document the complete electrical design solution for our projects. The Lead Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for creating schematics, wiring diagrams, sequence of operations, component layouts, racks/heat pumps/chillers controller I/O, and bills of material. Our Lead Electrical Engineer will actively work with customers, manufacturing, quality, and service departments during manufacturing, system verification, and field startup. This candidate will lead the industrial electrical engineering project and task activities by assuming full technical responsibility for the Industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design on Industrial Systems Engineering projects, adhering to department goals and standards
• Design electrical systems and controls, including PLC type, for refrigeration, heat pump, and chiller products having mainly CO2 as refrigerant
• Implement knowledge and skills related to electrical power distribution and controls
• Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sales to develop the required product requirements
• Work with vendors, business partners, consultants, and Engineering of Record (EORs) to collect data and requirements for components
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Hussmann products in comparison to other manufacturers
• Communicate requirements and changes to all relevant departments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required
• 7+ years of directly related refrigeration, heat pump, and chiller engineering experience.
• Lead the electrical design on NTR Industrial Systems Engineering projects, adhering to department goals and standards.
• Have broad refrigeration, heat pump & chiller product knowledge including but not limited to trans‑critical CO2, cascade CO2, and CO2 secondary systems. With proven experience in developing electrical, electronic components, and electronic and power sub-systems for parallel compressor products. Strong knowledge and experience in the sequence of operation, I/O layouts and design, programming logic and controls (micro‑processor based as well as PLC). Have broad industry, product, systems, and controls knowledge.
• Ability to draft in the latest version of AutoCAD. The minimum requirements in drafting proficiency shall include the ability to create from scratch and edit electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Use technical understanding of circuit design and electro‑mechanical and electronic component functionality. Select project electrical components based on the project‑specific design requirements and company standards.
• Maintain state‑of‑the‑art awareness and knowledge of the latest technology in power systems, relay protections, VFDs, refrigeration, electro‑mechanical and electronic components, design tools, and methodologies. Implement knowledge and skills related to the electrical power distribution and control.
• Have strong interpersonal communication and interviewing skills to extract design intent from customers and translate the requirements into a product design document.
• Capable of discussing the advantages and disadvantages of Hussmann products in comparison to other manufacturers.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Preferred Skills

• Have broad product and systems knowledge, preferably with some experience in working for other refrigeration system manufacturers.
• 3+ years of experience specific to CO2 design and development.
• Flexible and able to adapt to new processes, innovative ideas, and changes. These individuals are open to learning new processes, technologies, and tools.
• Knowledge of the application engineering tools. Support the development of new tools to introduce new technologies and products. Work closely with application engineers and sustaining engineering to maintain current tools with respect to new products.
• Lead efforts to improve the financial impact of engineering activities on the business and have a thorough understanding of how other functions impact the business.
• Manages workload effectively with general direction given.
• Have the ability to prepare and present technical solutions that will meet product requirements.
• Knowledgeable of problem‑solving tools and techniques, leading problem‑solving teams related to systems and component issues.

Benefits & Perks – What's In It For You

• Health Benefits– Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits– Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Hussmann Retirement Savings & Investment Plan– 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits– Paid time off, stewardship and parental leave.
• Educational Assistance– Tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs–EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, and tobacco cessation.

*Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following their start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status.

About Hussmann

For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment — delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing — a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success. For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com.

Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA.

Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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