SynkTM Electrical Engineer

ISU Research Park; Ames, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sukup Manufacturing Co. in Ames, IA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and maintain electrical systems for Sukup equipment. The role emphasizes reliability, efficiency, and safety, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve product performance.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or CS Technology or equivalent work experience is required. Strong communication, blueprints reading, and leadership abilities are essential; programming

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or CS Technology or equivalent work experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration with employees and management.
• Understanding of product design and manufacturing processes; ability to read blueprints.
• Leadership, accountability and professional demeanor; programming/control-systems experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design electrical components and systems for existing equipment.
• Integrate existing and future hardware designs in SCADA systems.
• Improve, modify, and develop industrial control panel and/or circuit board designs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues on electrical control systems.
• Provide technical advice 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 safety rules, procedures, and practices.
• Involvement in QA inspection, R&D projects, and testing of Sukup products.

Skills

Electrical design

SCADA experience

Team collaboration

Reading blueprints

Control systems

Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science Technology

Tools

O365

CAD

PDM

VB.NET

ASP.NET

C#

C++

MSSQL

Access

Visual Studio

Job description

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.

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