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Kforce has a client in Florence, SC that is seeking an Electrical Engineer.
Job Summary:
The Electrical Engineer is responsible for electrical system Product Support. The position will play a crucial role in maintaining product integrity, evaluating change opportunities, and integrating new component designs into existing systems. Working to meet agreed upon cost and schedule commitments. Additionally, will provide product support for a variety of electronic elevator components and electrical systems. The candidate should be able to read, understand and create schematics and wiring diagrams, analyze complex problems to identify root cause and develop innovative solutions. Ability to work across disciplines with mechanical engineers, software engineers, manufacturing personnel, and field personnel is required.
Responsibilities:
* Work with global and regional, multi-functional teams in support PLM engineering activities including needs analysis, functional allocation, Cost to benefit analysis, architecture development and evaluation, trade off analysis and risk assessment
* Lead and perform Electrical Qualification Testing for EE projects/Products
* Prepare or support system level design failure mode and effects analyses for each end-to-end feature/product prior to development start and verify requirements and design with modeling, simulation, and test as required
REQUIREMENTS:
* Electrical/Electronic Engineering Bachelor's degree
* Able to read and understand schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical assembly drawings, building layouts to analyze complex problems and identify root cause issues and develop innovative solutions
* Ability to work across disciplines with mechanical engineers, software engineers, manufacturing personnel, and field personnel
* Hands-on integration, validation, verification and troubleshooting of pre-production systems and workflows
* Working knowledge of power distribution, protection, and control systems
* Experience with North America electrical codes and standards
* Understanding of power components, distribution and protection, controls theory and application
* Electrical engineering background knowledge with wiring diagrams, system analysis, motor, and control applications
* Experience working with suppliers/3rd parties, with national, local code and enforcement agencies. i.e. UL, CSA, ASME, NFPA, TSSA, NEC preferred
* Experience with ECAD tools such as Cadence, PSpice, ViewLogic, AutoCAD, E3 Zuken
* Experience working across disciplines with mechanical engineers, software engineers, manufacturing personnel, and field personnel
* Knowledge in PCB design
* Understanding of PCB assembly and other manufacturing processes
* Experience with test and measurement equipment
* Ability to take abstract ideas and formulate or support plans to create product requirements within existing eco-system constraints, timing pressures and customer expectations to identify a solution that achieves quality objectives
* Hands-on lab experience with electrical architecture, embedded software designs and test equipment to support test, integration, and troubleshooting
* Sound electrical engineering background (one or more of the following wiring diagrams, systems analysis)
* Elevator systems knowledge is a plus
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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