Electrical Design Engineer

Since 1985, Data Security, Inc.® has been the world leader of National Security Agency (NSA) evaluated products for digital data destruction; through innovative design, we hold many patents. We design, manufacture, sell and support our products worldwide, from Lincoln, Nebraska. We are a small, locally owned and operated company, with a global customer base and a global impact on data security.

This position is responsible for the design of electronic, electrical, electromagnetic, magnetic and electromechanical subsystems and products. Through innovation, efficiency and principled design practices, this position works as a member of the engineering team to create products to fulfill market driven needs.

Essential Functions

• Work with the internal Engineering team, as well as vendors and customers to research and develop electronic and electrical subsystems and products for industrial and commercial applications
• Conduct research and analyze data and specifications to evaluate the feasibility, design, operation, performance, cost and requirements of new product designs
• Plan, develop, test, and implement control system code and schematics
• Select and program various control systems such as Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), Human-Machine interfaces (HMIs), etc.
• Perform in-house system tests to ensure software and automation is effective and reliable
• Develop panel and wiring design on new and existing products
• Create and provide training to users on system interfacing and troubleshooting
• Refine system automation and software solutions based on research, field data, and stakeholder input
• Prepare, review and revise documents related to product designs, revisions and production procedures
• Assure product quality by developing inspection and test protocols
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations
• Identify and follow workplace and product safety requirements and procedures
• Other duties as assigned by management

Competencies

• Experience using Microsoft Office Applications for managing and documenting projects
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor for simple 3D design for 3D printing and handoff to mechanical team
• Experience developing and implementing control systems and schematics
• Experience modifying embedded firmware in C or C++ to improve or optimize performance of a system
• Knowledge of basic electrical components and how to combine them to create a desired function
• Familiar with basic electrical circuit principles and operation
• Experience with basic electronic instruments: multimeter, oscilloscope, and magnetometer
• Understanding/Experience with KiCad (or EAGLE, OrCAD, Altium, etc.) to modify printed PCB designs
• Ability to use/learn Manufacturing Resources Planning for item definition and bill of material entry
• Ability to read and interpret data sheets to match best available parts to new product requirements
• Ability to manage one’s own time and the time of others
• Ability to use “critical thinking” in solving problems
• Ability to use active listening when communicating with others
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Must be a team player, self-motivated, dependable and dedicated

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment, a manufacturing floor, and an engineering lab.

Physical Demands

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to walk or stand. The employee is occasionally required to bend, twist or reach as well as lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision preferred and the ability to adjust focus between multiple tasks.

Classification

Salaried, Exempt

Reports To

Engineering Supervisor

Availability

40 hours per week, must be available 8 A.M.-5 P.M., Monday-Friday

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent degree with at least two years experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Advanced Engineering degree and/or 2+ years experience in electronic design

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