Electrical Engineer, Sustaining - Packsize, LLC

Job Summary:

We are Packsize. A fast-growth multinational technology company committed to eliminating excessive and unfriendly packaging experiences through the adoption of Right-sized Packaging On Demand® systems, software, and services. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Packsize gives businesses worldwide the ability to improve their customer satisfaction and enhance brand value while gaining efficiencies and savings. We accomplish this through our shared passion for a world where every box, envelope, and package shipped is the right size. This right-sized shipment sends a ripple effect through the supply chain by reducing carbon emissions and fuel needs. In pursuit of packaging sustainability, we value the contribution of our combined experiences, backgrounds, and relationships to create a team where Everyone Fits. Become a part of Packsize and help us build Smart Packaging for a Healthy Planet®.

About the Role

Packsize is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join the R&D Hardware Team in Salt Lake City. We are looking for someone who has an interest in mechatronics and industrial machine automation. You will be primarily responsible for sustaining the electrical system(s) for highly automated industrial machines. You will also be doing small electrical design projects and providing input on the mechanical design and PLCs. You will be collaborating with other engineers, product managers, product quality etc….. in creating, building and sustaining reliable, on-demand packaging systems. We want you to come in and ask well thought out questions, carry out solid fundamental engineering, do independent research and collaborate effectively with your peers. We have many R&D and product sustaining projects going on and look forward to new ideas and diverse, creative thinking to help solve difficult problems.

Education, Experience and Skills Desired

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

• Low voltage DC and high voltage AC experience and qualifications

• Developing electrical schematics

• Understanding of machine automation, industrial electrical wiring and associated safety protocols

• Experience with Eplan

• Ability to solder and wire up test systems

• Knowledge of PLC’s and industrial automation technologies

• Programming in C/C++, Python, Visual Studio etc...

• Promoting industry best practice

• Ensure conformance to applicable equipment specifications

• Selecting sensors related to machine automation and data acquisition

• Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating in team environments while maintaining individual duties effectively

• Ability to prototype and 3D print simple designs and assemble systems to test automation strategies

• Demonstrates lean and design thinking disciplines and mindsets

• Shows curiosity and likes to tinker

• Troubleshooting and finding root cause of complex electrical problems

What You’ll Do:

• Support and troubleshoot existing electrical cabinet/panel designs

• Update or modify electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

• Collaborate on the design and layout of new cabinet/panel designs

• Write specification documents for electrical components

• Identify and approve alternative electrical components

• Assist other engineers in building and testing complex automated machines and subsystems

• Build and test electro-mechanical systems

• Write code appropriate for a specific test

• Provide input during design reviews

• Lead troubleshooting and debugging efforts

• Assist in writing test plans

• Engage in continuous improvement activities

• Work with the team to organize, clean and maintain R&D test area (5S)

• Maintain prototyping hardware and test equipment

• Use typical R&D tools and other shop equipment

• Document work in Atlassian Confluence

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Up to 15% travel as needed

• Ability to do the physical work necessary to fabricate prototypes (using machine shop tools, turning wrenches etc…)

What We Offer

The salary range for this role is 70k to $100k however,Packsize considers several factors when determining compensation when extending a job offer, including but not limited to, the role being offered, the associated responsibilities, the candidate's prior work experience, education/training, and any special skills.

If this role excites you but you don’t meet each requirement listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. At Packsize, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and understand that the best candidates may come from the most unlikely of places.

Packsize is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. In compliance with applicable federal and state laws, Packsize policy of equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran’s status, status as a qualified person with a disability, or genetic information. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.