Electrical Engineer Engineer Jobs in Portland, OR

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UCT is looking for a talented Electrical Engineer to join us!

The Electrical Engineer designs, develops, and tests electrical assemblies and equipment to meet customer requirements while supporting the improvement of existing products. This role develops circuit and system concepts, resolves technical issues, and provides documentation to enhance manufacturing processes. The engineer collaborates across departments, contributes to proposals, analyzes data, and supports product functionality, cost efficiency, and overall quality.

This role is 100% on-site! 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop design concepts for circuits and systems.
• Investigates, troubleshoots and provides recommendations for resolving problems.
• Reviews customer specifications and provides input on technical proposals and cost estimates as requested.
• Provides technical input / documentation to support manufacturing practices, procedures and/or process.
• Participates in teams assigned to address technical issues or specific organizational requirements.
• Enhance existing products for improved functionality, cost reduction and manufacturability.
• Works productively with all aspects of the business – sales, marketing, purchasing, planning, etc.
• Gathers and analyses data with ability to format and present to customers both internally and externally.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of analog and digital circuitry design, power distribution design, implementing microprocessors & microcontrollers, and PLC programming.
• Experience with safety standards/compliance for systems integration. NEC, UL, CE, CSA, SEMI S2, etc.
• Experience with networking Ethernet and/or Device net, others.
• Knowledge of C or VB language programming skills a plus.
• Knowledge of RF systems and design a plus.
• Strong communications (written, verbal, listening) and team skills.
• Strong work ethic.  Fast learner with energy and enthusiasm.
• Ability to implement and verify high quality designs in a timely; cost effective manner.
• Computer skills, MS Office, AutoCAD or ORCAD, etc.

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering required.

Experience Requirement:

Work Experience:

• 4-6 years of electro-mechanical technician experience within a manufacturing environment required.
• 2-4 years’ experience with an emphasis on designing systems for custom automation and/or capital equipment.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: 

Work Environment:

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull and grasp.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to lift over 25 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to move arms, hands and fingers.
• Required to have visual acuity to perform assigned tasks

Environmental Exposure:

• Ability to sit or stand for sustained periods of time.
• Work is a manufacturing, office and/or cleanroom environment.
• Subject to hazards including electrical current, moving mechanical parts, and exposure to chemicals.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.

Overnight Travel:

• Work may require out-of-town travel depending upon assignment (training and meeting).

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