Electrical Engineer - ZAR IT Solutions

Electrical Engineer

Skills: Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Engineering Design Software and Equipment, Assembly, C, Electronic Controls, Technical Reports, AutoCAD, Creo, PADS
 

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology.
• 5 to 10 years of Electrical Engineering experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with software programs in assembly, C or higher level for microcontroller based electronic controls.
• Experience in writing technical reports and complete documentation within required timeframes.

Nice to have:

• Motor drive experience is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of engineering design software and equipment.

Additional information:

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Experience level: Mid Level (5-8 yrs exp.)
Experience required: 5 Years
Education level: Bachelor’s degree
Job function: Manufacturing
Industry: Consumer Goods
Relocation assistance: Yes 
Visa sponsorship eligibility: No

Job Overview:

As an Electrical Engineer at Client you will plan programs, design, and development of electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical sub-systems and components for our premium quality laundry products and services. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary, Sustaining Engineering team that is aligned closely with an internal customer group.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and test electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical sub-systems and components to meet project needs.
• Write detailed design specifications, develop test plans and test specifications for evaluating electrical components and sub-systems (i.e., motors, transformers, contactors, drives, relays, switches, heaters, and sensors).
• Develop drawings for electrical components and electrical systems.
• Develop schematics and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD, Creo, PADS.
• Set-up and describe test specifications for electrical and electronic controls.
• Work with suppliers and in-house colleagues on development of sub-systems and components.
• Understand and design the sub-systems and components to marketing specifications and regulatory agencies with full system design in mind.
• Support production as needed, work on QI’s and CI’s and problem solving.
• Specify new components for new designs and develop, design, and implement to production.
• Specify new microcontrollers used for new designs and development tools need to develop around these devices.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 5 to 10 years of Electrical Engineering experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Motor drive experience is preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Able to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Solid knowledge of engineering design software and equipment.
• Experience with software programs in assembly, C or higher level for microcontroller based electronic controls.
• Able to write technical reports and complete documentation within required timeframes.
• Demonstrate the ability to function calmly in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented while still being connected to the larger project goals/outcomes.
• Outstanding communication, decision-making and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to dig in and be hands-on.