Senior Electrical and Controls Engineer

SHI Cryogenics Group; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SHI Cryogenics Group in Allentown, PA seeks a seasoned electrical engineer to analyze, design, develop, and test cryogenic helium refrigeration products. You will work to improve existing products to meet or exceed customer expectations, delivering high quality, reliability, and performance.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated and capable of thriving in a multi-faceted environment, with hands-on experience in embedded or supervisory control systems and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with 7+ years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of electrical diagrams, wiring schematics, electrical and electronic circuits, printed circuit boards and processes and electrical components (motors, transformers, etc.)
• Knowledge of electrical safety requirements and testing
• Experience developing embedded or supervisory control systems for motorized or fluid processing equipment
• Experience in failure analysis, troubleshooting and testing electrical circuits, equipment and controls and debugging software
• Experience in using power meters, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, hi-pot testers, insulation resistance testers, power supplies, etc.
• Ability to develop concepts, design production test processes and equipment including instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Ability to write instructions & troubleshooting guides for how to use software programs, user interfaces and control systems
• Ability to prepare engineering technical reports on design, analysis, and product design concepts
• Ability to plan, develop, execute test programs and analyze data for qualification of components and prototypes
• Prepare specifications for purchases of materials or equipment

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, and test new cryogenic helium refrigeration products.
• Improve existing products to meet or exceed customers’ expectations, to be market leader in high quality, reliability, and performance.
• Demonstrate a self-motivated approach to succeeding in a multi-faceted environment.

Skills

Electrical diagrams

Wiring schematics

Embedded systems

C/C++ programming

Troubleshooting

Project leadership

Safety compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer orientation

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)

MS in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)

Tools

National Instruments LabView

Job description

Reports to: New Product Engineering Manager

Summary

This position is an excellent opportunity for a qualified engineering professional to work and help to analyze, design, develop, and test new cryogenic helium refrigeration products; Improve existing products to meet or exceed customers’ expectations, to be market leader in high quality, reliability, and performance.

This position requires a self-motivated individual with demonstrated success performing in a multi-faceted environment.

Qualification and Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with 7+ years of relevant work experience or MS in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline) with 5 years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of electrical diagrams, wiring schematics, electrical and electronic circuits, printed circuit boards and processes and electrical components (motors, transformers, etc.)
• Knowledge of electrical safety requirements and testing
• Experience developing embedded or supervisory control systems for motorized or fluid processing equipment
• Experience in failure analysis, troubleshooting and testing electrical circuits, equipment and controls and debugging software
• Experience in using power meters, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, hi-pot testers, insulation resistance testers, power supplies, etc.
• Ability to develop concepts, design production test processes and equipment including instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Ability to write instructions & troubleshooting guides for how to use software programs, user interfaces and control systems
• Ability to prepare engineering technical reports on design, analysis, and product design concepts
• Ability to plan, develop, execute test programs and analyze data for qualification of components and prototypes
• Prepare specifications for purchases of materials or equipment

Beneficial Skills & Attributes

• Knowledge of Electrical code and regulatory standards such as UL, IEC, RoHS and NEC.
• Experience in design of electrical equipment, circuits and control systems that comply with applicable safety standards
• Experience designing power and control circuits for equipment containing kilowatt’s size motors and solenoid valves
• Advanced programming skills using National Instruments LabView
• Experience in developing computer code including graphic user interfaces for applications and systems in C and C++
• Knowledge of cryogenic products, vacuum systems and their applications.
• Ability to apply strong analytical skills to real world engineering problems and the ability to pay careful attention to detail
• Self-motivated individual and ability to work through challenges independently
• Good mechanical aptitude/hands-on skills. Demonstrated ability to lead projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with a willingness to make written and/or oral presentations.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide technical direction to designers, suppliers and technicians
• Understand and uphold safety & security procedures for both the workplace and products
• Excellent organizational and time management skillsGood project management skills and understanding of critical tasks needed to successfully complete a project in a timely manner. Labor, material and/or construction costs estimation for budget preparation purposes
• Ability to multi-tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to provide engineering support to Production, Service and Sales staff as well as customers.
• Customer Orientation
  • Able to work with internal and external customers to understand needs. Considers impacts on both internal and external customers; prioritizes and responds to customer needs. Able to resolve issues efficiently and effectively in a timely manner.
• Decision Making
  • Logically assesses risk, demonstrates confidence and good judgement when making decisions and setting courses of action; is responsive to changing conditions and takes accountability for decisions made.
• Analytical
  • Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
• Design
  • Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.
• Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.