Trainee Graduate Electrical Engineer Jobs in Clark, NJ

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WHO WE ARE
Airtech is part of the IDEX Performance Pneumatics Group, delivering innovative solutions for vacuum, pressure, and flow control across critical industries worldwide. We specializes in custom-engineered vacuum and pressure systems, offering advanced solutions for complex applications in life sciences, electronics, and industrial automation. Known for flexibility and technical expertise, Airtech partners with customers to solve unique challenges and deliver tailored systems that meet demanding performance requirements.
Airtech combine engineering excellence, customer focus, and global reach to enable technologies that keep industries moving and improve everyday life.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Electrical Engineer is responsible for designing and developing advanced electrical systems that power high-speed rotating equipment, with a focus on Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) for AC motors, DC motor controllers for DC motor applications, motor controls, and the integration of industrial communication protocols. This role ensures robust, efficient, and reliable electrical solutions by leveraging expertise in power electronics, motor design, and control algorithms, while incorporating best practices in thermal management, EMI/EMC compliance, and manufacturing processes.
The position requires close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, sales, and product management teams to take designs from concept through prototyping and into full-scale production. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with hands-on manufacturing knowledge and a passion for continuous improvement in both design and production processes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and Development of Electrical Systems
a. Support, Develop and optimize Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) for AC motors and DC motor controllers for DC motor applications.
b. Design, integrate and Diagnose CAN-based communication architectures that support deterministic data exchange between motor controllers, sensors.
c. Support motor design activities

• Performance Analysis
  • Evaluating how the motor behaves under different operating conditions (speed, torque, load).
  • Using tools like MATLAB/Simulink or Ansys Maxwell to simulate motor efficiency, thermal performance, and electromagnetic characteristics.
• Control Algorithm Development
  • Creating or refining algorithms that control motor speed, torque, and position.
  • Implementing algorithms in VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) or DC motor controllers.
  • Ensuring smooth acceleration, deceleration, and fault protection using techniques like PID control, vector control, or field-oriented control (FOC).

Testing and Validation
a. Conduct hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and system-level testing for VFD and DC motor controller
b. Validate designs against industry standards for safety, reliability, and electromagnetic compatibility.
c. Develop and maintain test plans, instructions, and scripts ( Python , C++) to ensure product durability and performance.
Manufacturing and Integration
a. Oversee PCB design and fabrication, soldering, and wiring harness assembly.
b. Collaborate on enclosure design, thermal management, EMI/EMC compliance.
c. Coordinate assembly, testing, and validation of electrical systems.
d. Utilize 3D printing (metal and polymer) for prototyping and component development.
e. Ensure proper application of coating, plating, and painting processes for durability and performance.
New Product Development
a. Work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, sales, and product management teams to integrate electrical design principles into new product development.
b. Validate that changes to manufacturing processes do not impact overall product performance or reliability.
Continuous Improvement and Root Cause Analysis
a. Support root cause analysis (RCA) for failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
b. Identify opportunities for improving product reliability, quality, and durability through data-driven insights.
Collaboration and Communication
a. Partner with engineering and quality teams to define, measure, and record key performance metrics.
b. Maintain accurate documentation and records for testing and design processes.
c. Develop and present reliability reports to stakeholders, highlighting findings and recommending improvements
MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE

• On time delivery of project milestones.
• Proper execution of all milestone documentation.
• Adherence to the milestone process.
• Proper product validation yielding low post-launch quality issues.
• Maintain high level of trust and engagement with team members.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Values: Acts with a high level of personal integrity
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: strong analytical ability to interpret complex data and solve reliability-related problems.
• Strong knowledge of power electronics, embedded systems, motors and control algorithms.
• Strong knowledge with AC and DC Motor and power electronics design principles
• Proficiency in software and programming tools, including: MATLAB / Simulink, LabVIEW, AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, PSpice or similar circuit simulation software, Ansys Maxwell or similar, Python, C++ , and Creo Parametric or Solidworks.
• Experience with thermal management, EMI/EMC considerations, and mechanical integration.
• UL regulatory compliance experience and relevant standards for electrical systems.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols beyond CAN (e.g., Modbus, EtherCAT).
• Experience with rotating equipment preferred (pumps, blowers, bearings, motors, impellers, etc.)
• Experience with high-speed rotating machinery.
• Possess strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills
• CI Mindset: Commitment to continuous improvement and learning cycles on process, capability, and reliability.
• Discipline: Ability to drive process discipline
• MS Office Suite, and ERP systems (Oracle - JD Edwards preferred)
• Strong communication skills
  Prepare and present internal milestone reviews, design proposal/review, lead FMEA development, competitive evaluation presentations. Pro-actively providing clear, concise, consistent communication to internal and external stake holders.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or master's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in Electrical Engineering, motor control systems design, product development, and/or product testing.
• Hands-on experience with AC and DC motor design principles.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes including PCB fabrication, soldering, wiring harness assembly, and enclosure design.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are represented of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing duties of the job, employee is required to move around and be still; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Noise level is minimal with intervals of spikes.
• Office working environment with occasional visits to the factory floor.
• Required to wear safety glasses and utilize other safety equipment as required while present on shop floor.

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Total Rewards
The compensation range for this position is $109,800.00 - $164,600.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.
Benefits Package
Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/
IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
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