Liebherr USA · 3 days ago
Electrical Engineer - Level 3 or 4
Newport News, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expLiebherr USA is a successful international company specializing in mining equipment. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to research, develop, design, and test electrical components and systems, while collaborating with various teams to ensure project success.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Electrical Engineer 1: • Assists engineers with researching electrical/electronic components & systems for use in production, or replacing obsolete field parts
Works with Engineers and assists Designer/Drafters in developing the electrical design of products using drafting tools or Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) or other software
Assists in maintaining and/or creating electrical schematics
Creates technical instructions for field modifications or testing requests
Works with the production line assemblers to assure issue free assemblies
Manipulates engineering BOM and data in the MRP system and EDM systems
Works independently and as a team member with other Engineers, Designers, and production personnel on ad hoc projects
Researches, designs, installs, tests, analyzes, and maintains electrical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles under the direction of other engineers
Interacts with vendors and internal customers to collaborate on projects and tasks
Electrical Engineer 2: • All duties of EE1, plus: • Works with Engineers to review customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications
Confers with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
Investigate equipment failures and diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations that will efficiently resolve the issues
Actively works with and understands electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, wire tables and technical manuals. Makes revision recommendations as required
Researches, investigates and tests vendor products
Provides input to designers/drafters in developing electrical design
Develops and oversees installation, testing, and maintenance procedures to ensure adherence to specs
Proposes technical mods to solve issues
Creates and maintains electrical schematics using electrical CAD software, under the direction of manager or team lead
Evaluates design change requests for validity and feasibility and manages designers in the execution of the requests
Electrical Engineer 3: • All duties of EE2, plus: • Proactively sets work schedules & tracks performance
Communicates effectively with other cross functional team members any changes in project status
Maintains department work standards and work instructions
Researches industry standards to stay abreast of latest applicable requirements. Performs GAP analysis on standards
Compiles Work Breakdown Structures and manages tasks
Leads DFMEA’s
Ensures release packages of department comply with quality and technical content standards
Be well versed in overall haul truck architecture and all system interactions
Well versed and able to create and modify logic specifications for new and existing functions and features
Electrical Engineer 4 (Senior): • All duties of EE3, plus: • Trains, mentors, and develops Engineers and other personnel on operating procedures, resolving system malfunctions, and provides technical information
Reviews work output of other engineers to assure they meet design intent and system protocol standards. Assures technical documentation from team is clear and informative for internal customers and for easy future understanding
Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications
Reviews and approves design of electrical system components or direct modification of truck components to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications
Proactively looks at strategic direction of the designs to assure that they all meet cost targets, industry standards, and are as efficient and reliable as possible
Helps to make decisions that impact the direction of the department and align with company goals, assures that other employees in the department are meeting objectives
Proactively takes responsibility for managing all big picture project tasks and openly communicating results
Qualification
Required
A Master of Science Degree (MS) or, a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSEE/EET) or, Associate of Science Degree (ASEE) with 10 years of relevant electrical experience in an engineering environment
A Master of Science Degree (MS) with 1 years of relevant electrical experience in an engineering environment or, a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSEE/EET) with 2 years of relevant electrical experience in an engineering environment
A Master of Science Degree (MS) with 4 to 6 years of relevant electrical experience in an engineering environment or, a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSEE/EET) with 6 to 8 years of relevant electrical experience in an engineering environment
A Master of Science Degree (MS) with 6 to 8 years of relevant electrical experience in an engineering environment or, a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSEE/EET) with 8 to 10 years of relevant electrical experience in an engineering environment
Familiarization with and working Knowledge of drafting tools or CAD and applicable software
Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical manuals, spec sheets, safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, and procedure manuals
Ability to apply basic electrical equations to circuit analysis, such as voltage drop calcs
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Learn and become proficient in the most recent required department and company procedures, software and systems
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Become familiar and comfortable with reading, understanding and drawing electrical schematics that meet department standards
Proficient in MS office products such as Excel and Word
Ability to communicate efficiently and effective with ease to a large cross-functional audience
Demonstrated proficiency of Electrical Engineer 1
Ability to analyze detailed costs of assemblies and make cost reduction design recommendations
Ability and willingness to initiate technical discussions with internal and external groups
Basic knowledge of haul truck operation along with real world mine experience
Proficient at technical writing. Able to communicate clear, concise work instructions with minimal text
Ability and skill to take feedback and data to troubleshoot a technical problem
Developed skill for making decisions that consider the bigger picture
Ability to put information together for design reviews
Demonstrated proficiency of Electrical Engineer 2
Possess skill in planning, managing, and directing resources and projects and in reporting project status to a cross functional audience
Show ability to adequately respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
Proven ability to perform root cause analysis
Ability to guide and lead personnel within temporary projects
Ability to initiate and execute projects without prior subject experience and with minimal guidance
Be able to utilize MS Project to plan and communicate projects
Ability to lead design reviews and present information in a professional manner
Demonstrated proficiency of Electrical Engineer 3
Proven track record of leading others in technical direction
Function as subject matter expert in area of electrical
Is expected to travel nationally and internationally up to 20% to customer or supplier sites
Ability to complete and maintain mine certifications or safety training such as Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) hazard training
Ability to maintain a valid driver's license and passport
Benefits
Major medical, dental and vision insurance
401K plan with company match
Paid vacation and personal days
Competitive salary
Company
Liebherr USA
Liebherr in the USA was established in 1970 in Newport News, VA.
Founded in 1970Newport News, Virginia, US
10001+ employees
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