Engineer, Electrical

JOB SUMMARY:

The Electrical Engineer is part of an engineering team responsible for providing engineering and design support for sales and operations. This position assists in the design and development of equipment by preparing technical documentation in accordance with sales proposals, performance requirements, and specifications.

This position is on-site and located in Tustin, CA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job description represents only the primary areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Research and reviews project requirements and design information to determine if it is sufficient to complete the design while ensuring that the design concept can be met.
• Designs control systems based on customer specifications.
• Assists with the preparation of engineering documents.
• Communicates with the project team to establish essential functions and deadlines necessary to finish specific projects.
• Determines appropriate strategy to create designs and drawings using either a CADD template customized to the client’s requirements, a standard template designed for the specific type of work, or by updating an existing CAD file.
• Analyzes reports, drawings, and tests to plan and design projects.
• Completes the design process using the information contained within the documents and in line with the Scope of Work; makes necessary corrections to existing drawings following quality review process.
• Reviews drawings and documents to ensure alignment with scoping and corporate standards.
• Assists the sales team with preparation of scope and estimates for proposals.
• Performs inspection and surveillance duties associated with outsource electrical procurement.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program.
• 3-5+ years’ experience designing control systems for OEM equipment.
• AutoCAD experience required.
• Experience designing control panels based on relay or PLC control.
• Experience writing PLC control logic is a plus.
• Knowledge of plant process control and monitoring is a plus.
• Working knowledge of related codes and standards, including IEC, NEC and NFPA.
• Proficiency in technical writing required.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a creative, professional, team environment.

COMPETENCIES

KNOWLEDGE:

• Microsoft Office Suite; ERP systems, ADP, Epicor and/or D365 is beneficial.
• Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Customer and Personal Service (intercultural skills, service-minded) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Mathematics-Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, atmospheric dynamics, mechanical, electrical, and processes.

SKILL IN:

• Exercising confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment.

• Sense of Urgency - Motivated self-starter.

• Financial Resources Management- Determining how money will be spent to the work done, and accounting of these expenditures.
• Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Critical thinking - Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Analytical - Strong analytical skills. Being able to analyze complex challenges by identifying fundamental drivers, fact-finding, and creating options based on facts and figures.

• Well-developed ability to multi-task and prioritize with strong attention to detail.

ABILITIES IN:

• Mathematical Reasoning-The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
• Oral Comprehension-The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Written Comprehension-The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Number Facility-The ability to add, subtract, multiply or divide quickly and correctly.
• Organization and prioritization-The ability to prioritize and organize workload with strong attention to detail.

• Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

• Aptitude for Technology - The ability to apply and improve extensive or in-depth specialized knowledge, skills, and judgment by assessing, and translating information technology into responsive and effective procurement solutions.

ADA REQUIREMENTS (For U.S. positions only):

Positions in this function typically require typing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Concentrated mental and/or visual attention. The work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications, or a high degree of hand and eye coordination for sustained periods.

• The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of job.
• Compliance with company attendance standards.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Incumbents are expected to travel as needed to support assigned business lines(s) and must have the ability to travel across borders.