Electrical/Automation Engineer

Summary/Objective

The Electrical Engineer will innovate and optimize wood fastening equipment through the design, documentation, and implementation of electrical systems and control logic for wood fastening.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for machine projects (panel layouts, schematics, and component selection)
• Release components and systems engineering documentation (BOM, Schematics, component prints).
• Write machine control logic.
• Originate automation concepts and develop functionality.
• Support production, customer service, and sales with training and problem solving.

Accountability

1. Electrical systems design
2. Electrical component selection and design.
3. Machine control logic.
4. Machine safety and performance characteristics.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering plus 2+ years related experience, or technical degree in electronics plus 5+ years related experience
• Expertise in machine safety programs and safety categories
• Experience creating and updating machine motion control logic.
• Experience using CAD software to develop and detail electrical designs (SolidWorks, Solidworks Electrical)
• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic control devices
• Experience with HMIs, Servos, and PLCs (Emerson and B&R products preferred or equivalent such as Allen Bradley)
• Understand and conform to applicable codes and standards: Viking standards, customer specifications, UL, NFPA.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Disciplined problem solving.
• Ideal candidate is capable and experienced in leading projects, and directing the work of others.

Preferred Software Experience

• Solidworks, Solidworks Electrical.
• B&R Automation Studio.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/Location

This is a full-time exempt position. Schedule is standard business hours with the occasional need for additional hours depending on project load. The position is based in Viking's main office location.

Travel

Ability to travel up to 20% of the time