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Engineering/QA Full Time Lakeland, FL, US
ON-SITE Project Engineer (Electrical) will manage all aspects of project engineering from planning, design, implementation to completion. The team member will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, contractors, and clients, to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets based on project goals and objectives.
- Manage project execution to ensure that all deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
- Develop electrical designs, schematics, wiring diagrams, and control layouts for equipment, fixtures, and customer projects
- Support the integration of electrical components into fabricated assemblies, machinery, and automation systems
- Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to project stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate project risks.
- Coordinates to ensure accurate drawings for inventory, bin, and production maps
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and vendors.
- Ensure that all project documentation is up to date, accurate, and accessible.
- Provide technical expertise and support to project teams as needed.
- Prepare reports and presentations for project stakeholders and senior management.
- Participate in project review meetings and make recommendations for process improvements.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable safety and regulatory standards.
- Stay up-to-date on current trends in the industry and make recommendations to the leadership team.
- Stay up-to-date on emerging technology and make recommendations to the leadership team.
- Other responsibilities as directed.
- Design and develop products using Solidworks software.
- Collaborate with engineers, other team members, and other departments, including manufacturing to ensure designs meet functional, aesthetic, and production requirements.
- Generate technical drawings for production, including assembly drawings, part drawings, and bills of materials.
- Prepare and review technical drawings and documentation.
- Lead design reviews, make recommendations and implement approved improvements through the design review process.
- Create prototypes and conduct testing to verify designs meet requirements.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of design and production activities.
Design Responsibilities:
- Create 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks software.
- Develop quotes and take offs for concepts through fully designed products.
- Design product components and assemblies based on specifications and requirements.
- Develop Bills of Materials (BOM).
- Create detailed technical drawings and specifications for manufacturing and assembly.
- Create HTML for electronic drawing control.
- Ensure all electrical designs and installations comply with NEC, OSHA, UL, and IMP safety standards
- Work collaboratively with other members of the design and manufacturing teams to ensure that designs are feasible and can be manufactured efficiently.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all designs and modifications.
- Perform design reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness of drawings and models
- Participate in product development projects, including design reviews and product testing
- Stay up-to-date with latest SolidWorks software updates and techniques
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering or a related field
- At least 5 – 7 years of experience as a SolidWorks Designer or similar role
- Proficient in SolidWorks Electrical software and other related design tools
- At least 3 – 5 years of experience in electrical design, industrial systems, or manufacturing environments. Experience in fabrication practices preferred.
- Strong understanding of PLCs, sensors, motors, drives, and control systems
- Strong understanding of engineering principles and design processes
- Familiarity with PLC programming (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
- Experience with electrical panel design, machine wiring, or controls integration
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, organize, and manage resources effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Knowledge of project management software and tools
- Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to identify and mitigate project risks
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Proficient in Microsoft office products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)