Jr. Electrical Engineer

Position Overview:

Entry level Engineer position that will assist in the design of engineer electrical equipment and electronic systems for marine and industrial power generation and propulsion equipment manufacturer.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Design and draft electrical schematics for AC Power generation equipment
• Generate drawings for engine wire harness and interconnect cables
• Create wiring schematics for service manuals
• Performs electrical calculations for systems and ensures designs comply with relevant electrical codes
• Size and select electrical components
• Program operator interface and CAN based systems
• Maintain engineering and technical documentation
• Create light mechanical drawings related to electrical applications (enclosures, etc.)
• Produce drawing revisions. Engineering Change Notices and bills of materials
• Provide electrical engineering support to production staff
• Collaborate with clients to approve electrical designs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills:

• An understanding of manufacturing processes and construction methods
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with others
• Have strong problem-solving skills
• Read blue prints
• Technical writing experience is a plus
• Works effectively with others in the Company to encourage teamwork and productivity.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; AC/DC generator and/or PLCs
• Minimum 0-3 years' experience in above tasks
• Marine experience a plus; experience with diesel engine controls and/or plant automation also considered
• Experience using AutoCAD or SolidWorks Draftsight software is required. either from school or
• work experience
• Exposure to electrical engineering design principles and methodologies a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel and Outlook

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, most of the work is performed in an office environment. Regular trips to the manufacturing plants for observation and research are required.

Physical Requirements:

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 sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Other Criteria:

• Complies with Company policies and procedures
• Performs job safely with respect to others, to property and to individual safety
• Works effectively with others in the company to encourage teamwork and productivity
• We are drug free workplace that conducts pre-employment physical and drug screenings. We are regulated by the department of transportation and will be conducting random drug testing at regular intervals.

EEO Statement:

Northern Lights, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.