Electrical Engineer

Job Description

We have an immediate need for an Electrical Engineer in the Richmond, VA area. This is a direct hire opportunity with excellent benefits and relocation assistance available.

Base salary is $100,000-$110,000, dependent on relevant experience.

Job Description:

• This position is responsible for hardware and software design for machine and/or control systems, working in conjunction with the Control Specialist to issue, maintain, and update project-related documentation.
• Responsibilities include assisting assembly during system build, machine/system check out, field service assistance, and installation as required.
• Electrical Machine Design which includes all power, control systems, and electrical diagrams required to meet the customer's specifications for each project assigned.
• Design control systems from concept to completion.
• Assemble complete and accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for the Machine/System design
• Design and develop Machine/System Programs.
• Design and develop Machine/System Operator Interface programs.
• Provide field service technicians remote support during system service calls, installation, and commissioning
• Provide detailed reports defining the issues you have found during troubleshooting specific pieces of equipment.
• Provide on-site troubleshooting and startup support as needed
• Provide solutions for End of Life (EOL) components within internal systems to support customer needs.
• Determine spare parts list.
• Assist the Applications Engineering and Product Managers during the scoping phase of a potential project
• Other tasks or duties as assigned

Required:

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field. A combination of an AA degree and a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience will be considered instead of a bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of Electrical/electrical engineering experience.
• Ability to understand and design electrical control schematic ladder diagrams
• PLC programming skills necessary to make a machine function properly and safely
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC and Operator Interface hardware and software (primarily Compact Logix and Panel View Plus series)
• Ability to specify, assist with installation, debug and start-up of electrical control and power system equipment
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical and control systems 600 VAC and less, control systems, Motors, servos, low voltage DC devices and sensors
• Understand and have the capability to apply electrical codes and regulations such as NFPA 70, NFPA 79 and UL 508a as well as agency approvals to control systems manufactured on-site.
• Proven project management skills
• Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Dynamics 365
• Knowledge of industrial communications (Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus, etc.)
• Operator interface programming skills necessary to run machine easily and without confusion
• Be able to understand how a machine mechanically functions.
• Be able to apply electrical components to a control system to make the machine run as designed

Please submit resume to: wendyc@selectek.com
Wendy Colaiacovo 678-802-6616

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Wendy Colaiacovo