Electrical Engineer I

Job Description:

Summary:

Responsible for supporting the design of safe and efficient electrical/control products.

Essential Responsibilities/Activities:

• Develops new or modifies current electrical diagrams and creates new electrical / controls system designs for prototypes and determines the specifications for each component.
• Reads schematics for designs and makes change recommendations.
• Collaborates with electrical and mechanical designers / engineers to ensure that the electrical system designs integrate seamlessly with other systems.
• Provides design guidance and oversight to assigned electrical designers for specific projects enabling them to release optimized designs.
• Establishes procedures for testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
• Tests and troubleshoots electrical/controls products to ensure they are functioning properly and are safe for use.
• Works with engineering and operations to implement engineering change notices (ECN).
• Provides support to production team during prototypes and initial production to facilitate seamless product and feature releases.
• Coordinates with engineering and others to deviate/approve part shortages and to build test fixtures and prototypes.
• Creates cost estimates for the electrical/controls products including cost of material, labor, and equipment.
• Develop bill of materials and translation documents related to new or changed designs.
• Electrical AutoCAD Modeling and simulations.
• Prepares product documentation, operating instructions, and reviews related technical literature. 
• Supports or develops ePlan programs for units.
• Supports / leads DFMEAs
• Supports PFMEAs
• Supports CFD, FEA, and Seismic evaluations / testing.
• Stays up to date with local and national electrical codes and regulations to ensure that designs meet safety standards including but not limited to UL, CE, NEC, IBC, and NFPA
• Maintains and builds professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, or participating in professional societies.
• Travels when necessary.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology
• 5 years industry experience or an associate degree and 10 years industry experience.

Location:

Longview, TX

Title:

Electrical Engineer I