PART-TIME ELECTRICAL DESIGN AND R&D ENGINEER

Smith & Loveless; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Smith & Loveless seeks a Part-Time Electrical Design & R&D Engineer in Lenexa, KS. You will work closely with an engineering team to create and modify design documents, ensuring the protection of water and people.

Flexible working hours are available with a requirement of 16-28 hours per week on-site. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and proficient drafting skills with AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Must have an Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent education.
• 2-5 years experience as an Electrical Engineer or Designer preferred.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and drafting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings and bills of materials for designs.
• Assist engineers with design modifications.
• Support R&D projects and production work.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Electrical engineering knowledge

Technical communication

Drafting skills

Experience with control logic

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Technical school study or High School Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Location: S&L Inc - Office - Lenexa, KS 66215
Position Type: Part Time

Smith & Loveless is a growing business united under one cause: “Protecting Water. Protecting People.”

We are seeking a Part-Time Electrical Design & R&D Engineer to partner with our experienced engineering team in this environmentally focused industry.

Must be able to work 16 – 28 hours per week on-site in Lenexa, Kansas. Flexible work hours between 7:45 am and 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday.

Job Duties

• Prepare clear, definable drawings and bills of materials for new production designs and/or design projects.
• Prepare clear, definable modifications to existing drawings and bills of material in either electronic or hard formats for electrical and mechanical equipment with supporting manufacturing documents.
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to production and design work, including updating O&M manuals, design manuals, standards and technical documents.
• Assist other Drafters, Designers and Engineers in the performance of their work, checking production and design drawings and reviewing related documentation.
• Provide necessary support to various sales units throughout the Company by creating clear drawings as directed from technical documents, and the ability to create parts list as generally described by an engineering request.
• Maintain the status of all assigned R&D projects and production job related work assigned.
• Support and assist other departments with costing, specifications, drawings, application, technical support.
• Component selection, physical testing of prototypes and bringing them to market.
• Select and program PLC’s, HMIs, and other programmable devices.
• Assist Personnel in the field, other departments and other Engineers with technical support.
• Interpret and apply electrical codes and applicable electrical standards.
• Other duties as assigned by Managers.
• Keep work area neat and clean.

Qualifications / Skills

• Electrical Engineering Degree from an accredited school preferred.
• Technical school study in drafting or High School Diploma or GED, plus two years of college.
• Must be proficient with AutoCAD, have good drafting technique, and able to read and define electrical wiring diagrams and create detailed control panel assembly drawings.
• 2-5 or more years’ experience as an Electrical Engineer or Designer is preferred.
• Experience developing manufacturing production drawings is a benefit.
• Experience with electrical product design is also a benefit.
• A background in designing or troubleshooting electrical systems would be needed.
• Familiarity with standard drafting practices regarding schematics, panel layouts, and control logic.
• Ability to review and test control logic, and product prototypes.
• Good communication skills (written and oral), ability to communicate technical requirements, meet deadlines, and detail oriented.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with limited supervision.
• Proficient in MS office and AutoCAD software.

Physical Requirements

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

• Required to sit, stand and walk.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to twenty-five (25) pounds if necessary.
• Ability to ascend and descend two (2) flights of stairs.