Electrical Engineer - Hardware

Job Description

Designing Industrial control systems to help a leading plastic processing equipment manufacturer satisfy customer contracts.

Statement of Expectations

Davis-Standard expects all employees to comply with the responsibilities of their assigned position to the highest degree of performance by:

• Adhering to the Company’s policies and supporting Management decisions and goals in a positive, professional manner.
• Representing Davis-Standard with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Willingness to adapt to changing business needs and deadlines.
• Possessing a work ethic that includes neatness and punctuality.
• Exhibiting a professional, business-like appearance and demeanor.

Position Responsibilities:

• Industrial Control System design including the creation of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, control panel layouts and bill of materials.
• Attend job kickoff meetings, engineering review meetings, and customer meetings as needed.
• Coordinate the review of the mechanical and electrical design to ensure it meets engineering specifications.
• Work closely with team members to complete projects and assignments.
• Act in a responsible and timely fashion to adhere to the project schedule and ensure overall project success. Communicate project status to management.
• Coordinate with controls engineers, including those from other divisions, to review existing or establish new standards.
• Interact with customers as required.
• Infrequent travel for customer visits and vendor meetings.
• Maintain and promote the highest professional standards. Ensure customer confidence in Davis-Standard’s capabilities and enhance Davis-Standard’s credibility with our customers and leadership position in the marketplace.
• Conform to appropriate ISO 9000 quality system procedures and practices. Adopt and practice the concept of continuous improvement. Participate in the enhancement and growth of the Davis-Standard ISO 9000 system. Participate in the enhancement and growth of the EDR/EDS system.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Controls and Electrical Engineering Manager

Position Requirements:

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or similar related 2-year degree required.
• BSEE with a background in industrial control systems is preferred.
• Commensurate experience in industrial control system design will be considered in place of a degree.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, experience with AutoCAD-E preferred.
• Experience designing to UL508A and NFPA 79 codes.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting, strong preference in a capital equipment business.
• Working knowledge of AC drive systems including Yaskawa and Allen Bradley PowerFlex drives.
• Familiarity with PLC based control systems including Rockwell and Siemens PLC’s.
• Familiarity with the Office 365 suite of applications, emphasis on Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal skills, team player, ability to work well with others.
• Strong technical aptitude and good analytical skills; organized and detail oriented.
• Effective communicator using written and verbal communication skills.