Electrical Engineer II

An Electrical Engineer II is an experienced engineer who is responsible for complex electrical projects to support the business through researching, designing, developing, and testing complex electrical equipment and systems. This position independently develops and implements complex automation process, schematics and panel designs through a variety of software programs. An Electrical Engineer II is also responsible for validating the electrical design for optimization, reliability, performance, and safety standards. This position is responsible for improving and utilizing tools and processes to strategically support continuous improvement.

Essential Job Functions

• Support the business unit through electrical design activities.
• Perform programming activities through Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC) and/or Operator Interface Terminal (OIT).
• Configure and program instrumentation as required to complete projects.
• Assist electrical team in conduit routing and installation details as required to complete department projects.
• Document processes to support the business needs which may include development of various operating instruction or manuals.
• Electrical, mechanical, and process installation and trouble-shooting of more complex projects to support the business. This may include the use of hand tools, gauges, multi-meters, and other measurement devices.
• Collaborate with customers as required to promote successful project execution, including but not limited to discussion with customer engineers and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Protocol execution.
• Quotation development to support sales and marketing activities.
• Training and technical assistance and development to enhance safety and the technical development of others as needed.
• Support and troubleshoot assembly and testing processes as they relate to electrical needs and functionality.
• Provide support and timely resolution to issues related to electrical needs throughout the production process.
• Provide guidance and training to other Electrician's and Electrical Engineer I's.
• Leverage knowledge of Electrical Engineer III / Senior Controls Engineer in regards to electrical methodology, skills, and tools.
• Drive and execute electrical continuous improvement ideas and projects to improve efficiencies, improve manufacturability and reduce rework.
• Technical collaboration with other professional disciplines to support the business.
• Ensures lessons learned applied to future efforts.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
• Travel including international, could be up to 15% as required by the project or other needs.
• Must have a valid driver's license for travel.
• Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

• Knowledge and experience in 3 phase power applications, distribution, and use.
• Knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of automated control systems.
• Knowledge and experience in solid state electronic component application.
• Knowledge and experience in using Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's) to design and program process control systems.
• Experience with integration of wide range of process analytical equipment.
• Ability to independently solve problems with complex electrical equipment.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft office.
• Knowledge and experience with Computer Aided Design and/or AutoCAD required.
• Knowledge and experience in a service orientated environment with troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a mechanical aptitude that allows for effective communication of the product to our customers.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and written.
• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects in parallel in a time sensitive environment.
• Show initiative to perform duties beyond assignment specific duties.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Electronic Engineering Degree or similar degree program is required.
• Two (2) to four (4) years electrical related experience preferred.
• UL508A MTR (Manufacturer's Technical Representative) Certification required.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.

Base Compensation Range: $71,066 - $111,155 annually

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 10% of gross annual salary base on company performance (as of 2024).

Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
• Free off-site medical clinic
• Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position
• Career progression program for advancement
• Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school
• In-house training program

Professional office environment with some time spent in a manufacturing shop. Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets, etc.). Frequent presence on the manufacturing floor as well as field operations. Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures.