Synk Electrical Engineer

Sukup Manufacturing Co.; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sukup Manufacturing Co. in Ames, IA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, and maintenance of electrical systems and components used in Sukup product manufacturing.

The role focuses on reliability, efficiency, and safety of electrical equipment and automation systems, contributing to continuous improvement in products. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will implement innovative solutions to enhance product performance and manufacturing capabilities,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop orders.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with programming and control systems integration preferred.
• Understanding of product design and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design electrical components and systems for existing equipment.
• Integrate hardware designs in SCADA systems.
• Improve industrial control panel and circuit board designs.
• Troubleshoot electrical control systems.
• Provide technical advice for installation and service of Sukup products.
• Track project timelines to meet deadlines.
• Ensure reliable operation of manufactured products.
• Adhere to safety rules and practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Reading blueprints

Leadership qualities

Programming

Control systems

O365 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science Technology

Tools

CAD software

PDM software

VB.NET

ASP.NET

C#

C++

MSSQL

Access

Visual Studio

Job description

Job Summary

To support the design, development, and maintenance of electrical systems and components used in Sukup product manufacturing. This position ensures the reliability, efficiency, and safety of electrical equipment and automation systems, contributing to continuous improvement in products. This role collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams to implement innovative solutions that enhance product performance and manufacturing capabilities.

Essential Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science Technology or a related field required; equivalent relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree, Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both employees and management required. A solid understanding of product design and manufacturing processes is essential, along with the ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop orders. Strong leadership qualities, a high level of accountability and professional demeanor are also expected. Experience with programming and control systems integration is preferred.

Location

Ames, IA

Job Summary

To support the design, development, and maintenance of electrical systems and components used in Sukup product manufacturing. This position ensures the reliability, efficiency, and safety of electrical equipment and automation systems, contributing to continuous improvement in products. This role collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams to implement innovative solutions that enhance product performance and manufacturing capabilities.

Essential Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science Technology or a related field required; equivalent relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree, Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both employees and management required. A solid understanding of product design and manufacturing processes is essential, along with the ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop orders. Strong leadership qualities, a high level of accountability and professional demeanor are also expected. Experience with programming and control systems integration is preferred.

Preferred Skills

Basic knowledge of O365, experience with Computer‑Aided Design (CAD) software as well as Product Data Management (PDM) software. Experience with VB.NET, ASP.NET, C#, C++, MSSQL, Access, Visual Studio, etc. also required.

Job Duties

• Develop and design electrical components and systems including individual controls for existing electrically driven equipment
• Integrate existing and future hardware designs in SCADA systems
• Improve, modify, and develop industrial control panel and/or circuit board designs
• Troubleshoot & resolve issues on electrical control systems
• Provide technical advice and information on dealer/customer installation and service of Sukup products
• Track project timelines to complete tasks on schedule
• Ensure reliable operation of manufactured products
• Adhere to all safety rules, procedures and practices
• Involvement in the quality assurance inspection and review; research and development projects and testing of Sukup products

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is, and will continue to be, the policy of Sukup Manufacturing Co. to practice a program of equal employment designed to assure that all employment decisions and advancement opportunities are made available to all employees and applicants on the basis of individual qualifications and without unlawful regard to race, religion, veteran status, national origin, disability, age or sex.

In addition to providing equal employment opportunities, it is also our policy to provide an environment free from unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment. Any alleged violation of this policy will be investigated and disciplinary action will follow as required.

Immigration Sponsorship

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Sukup Manufacturing Co. is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time unless explicitly annotated within the individual job posting.