JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Electrical Engineer

Classification: Non-Exempt

Date: 03/15/2022

Reports To: President

Direct Reports: None

Position Summary

Responsible for a combination of electrical engineering functions to support the production and testing of control cabinets. Responsible for generating electrical schematics, bills of materials, and customer specials for new orders, as well as cost analysis, specifying electrical hardware, and creating new design solutions. Also supports testing and assembly personnel.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Review of electrical schematics, bills of materials and component layout documentation.
• Manage engineering change processes.
• Serve as technical support for the assembly group.
• Troubleshoot nonconforming product to meet quality objectives.
• Participate in process improvement and cost reduction activities.
• Interface with Customer’s Engineering and Purchasing Departments to resolve issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Integrity
• Initiative
• Results Driven
• Thoroughness
• Communication Proficiency
• Flexibility
• Customer Focus (internal and external)

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

This job operates in an assembly plant environment, with no exposure to weather conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Vision: must be able to identify different color wires, tabs and electronic components. The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). This requires the ability to see .37M on the Graham-Field vision chart to be able to read processes, identify wire labels and small components.
• Dexterity: work with their hands.
• Math: The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem. Basic math (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing) skills are required.
• Communication: The ability to convey information effectively by speaking clearly so others can understand you while communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
• Mechanical/Technical Skills: must be able to read and understand manuals, and work with computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information, maintaining information files and processing paperwork, various hand tools, and machines to do their job.
• Strength: Requires strength to regularly lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50.
• Stamina: may be sitting for extended periods of time, with frequent standing depending on the inspection process being performed; walking; use of hands to finger, handle and feel; and reaching with arms and hands required. Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, stoop and crouch is required. This position requires the ability to move freely throughout the factory to inspect product as needed.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and general hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.

Travel

None

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience required
• Detailed knowledge of electrical hardware, control panel building and automation software.
• Ability to read and update electrical schematics.
• Detailed familiarization with electrical standards (UL, CE, CSA), especially UL508A.
• Protects organization's value by keeping sensitive information confidential.
• Experience with CAD for component layouts, assembly drawings and BOM’s
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience in cost estimating of electrical assemblies and sheet metal products
• Experience working with technicians on the floor to solve design issues
• Experience in cable and harness building

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience in an electrical assembly environment with preference towards machine power distribution and controls.
• Very proficient in MS Office Applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, among others.
• Excellent in the English language.
• Knowledge in Spanish/German (spoken or written) is an advantage.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Project management skills.
• Strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills.

Technical Skills Required

• Closed Loop Heat Controls
• Solid State Relays
• Thermocouples
• PID loops
• PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) / PC- based Controls
• Hardware Overview
• Digital/Analog Modules
• Specialty Modules (Temperature, Position)
• Centralized and Distributed I/O
• Fieldbus Technology (Profibus, Sercos)
• Schematics Reading
• Electrical Prints (N/AM JIC and European DIN Standards)
• Generating Schematics Using Electrical Software Packages
• Generating Bill of Materials
• Generating Cable and Wiring Lists
• Electrical Codes
• NFPA79 - Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery
• NEC - National Electrical Code
• EN60204 - Safety of Machinery - Electrical Equipment of Machine
• AC Induction Motors (1/2hp - 500hp)
• Knowledge of Operations and Applications is a plus
• AC Servo Motors
• Knowledge of Motion Controls Principles, Amplifiers/Power Supplies, Feedback Devices, Power and Signal Wiring is a plus.

Work Authorization

Must be a U.S. citizen or Alien who has a legal right to work in the United States. Valid proof required.

EEO Statement

Hotset is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Hotset is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Hotset are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Hotset will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Hotset encourages applicants of all ages.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employee electronic signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.