Electrical Engineer-Design

Position - Electrical engineer - Design

Location - Houston, TX

Summary:

The electrical engineer will design electric motor controls as related to overhead cranes and hoists and conduct applications and specifications of Magnetic Motor Starters, Relays, and AC inverters. Support the engineering department in all phases of product or development engineering activities related to the creation of product designs, production drawings, schematics, and bills of materials and programming.

Responsibilities

• Calculate wire sizes/overload protection for any model crane up to 800 volts D.C. and up to 4160 volts A.C. from schematics or other information provided by customer specifications by using appropriate electrical codes and appropriate standards.
• Participate in resolving manufacturing problems (shop or field) by working with other engineers and service technicians, along with persons in other departments, to research and define problems, research, and prepare solutions by properly communicating with the necessary personnel.
• Prepare single-line diagrams/panel layouts and interconnect drawings by using schematics or information provided by the customer.
• Size and specify selected purchase components/BOMs by reviewing standards, and vendor information and by utilizing knowledge of products.
• Provide input to design improvements by providing information to the chief engineer that shows improved functions and/or cost reduction.
• Modify/improve existing circuit designs due to field problems, material obsolescence, or other reasons as defined by managers and customers.
• Design electrical controls for motors and drives, etc. by utilizing knowledge of the product, applicable electrical codes and clearances, Electrical Standards, and by working with mechanical engineering and manufacturing when necessary.
• Develop connection/cable diagrams, and general arrangement drawings by utilizing knowledge of products, applicable electrical codes, and Electrical Standards.
• Be able to travel to sites to attend meetings or troubleshoot a control system if a major problem occurs.

Qualifications:

• Must have BSEE or BSEET
• 3 to 5 years of electrical engineering/drafting experience (AutoCAD 2016 or Zuken E3), PLC and HMI programming experience, and experience in setting up variable frequency drives preferred. Rockwell, Siemens, or Danfoss PLC/VFD programming experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable with using and applying the NEC electrical code.

Benefits:

• Medical Plan (You can reduce your deductible by participating in our Wellness Program for 2024. Employees will then have the option to potentially get their medical benefits at no cost in 2025. Ask us for details!) Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, profit sharing, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!
• Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.
• Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service
• Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year