Hawkins, Inc. · 1 month ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
Loves Park, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yrHawkins, Inc. is a trusted leader in the chemical industry for over 80 years, focusing on the water treatment business segment. The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for designing and coordinating electrical engineering across all products, ensuring customer specifications align with company capabilities.
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Responsibilities
Designs or reviews customer specifications to ensure project requirements align with company capabilities
Completes electrical engineering design, PLC programming and hardware selection, HMI screen development, wiring, and cabinet design, etc
Engineers projects by selecting and designing electrical hardware and software, developing detailed plans, and supporting technical integration
Negotiates with customers on product designs and changes; presents proposals, reports, and findings
Collaborates with functional areas and production staff to meet customer requirements and project specifications
Prepares sales estimates for new, rental, service, and surplus contracts; responds to customer inquiries on electrical controls and instrumentation
Assists the Electrical Engineering Manager with training, development, workload, and assignments for junior design staff
Handles administrative tasks, including reviewing and writing reports, creating purchase requisitions, and approving material or service purchases
Can create CAD drawings for wiring and cabinet layouts, or provides sketches/details for CAD staff to create as needed
Supports rental startup services, including installation, follow-up service calls, customer training, and system startup to fulfill contract requirements with regards to electrical design and programming
Prepares budgets, cost estimates, bids, and contracts for new and existing customers with regard to controls and electrical / instrumentation
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma required (B.S. in Electrical Engineering is preferred)
Minimum of two years' training in automation systems, mechatronics, or electrical technology is preferred
Experience in process industry with a preference for water/wastewater industry is desired
Comprehensive technical knowledge of all company products and services
Experience working in a team environment where teamwork and collaboration are essential to complete the work assignments and attain the goals of the organization
Interpersonal skills and abilities to develop and maintain strong internal and external customer and potential customer relationships
Demonstrated ability to contribute to the overall business strategy and make recommendations within the scope of position responsibility
Practical applications of engineering science and technology, including principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment for designing and producing goods and services
Requires strong knowledge of mathematics (arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics), physical principles, laws, and applications in fluid, material, atmospheric, mechanical, and electrical processes
Ability to use power tools, wrenches, cutters, saws, cement, volt meters, pH/conductivity meters, hand tools, computers, current sources, and power supplies
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and processes for creating precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware/software, including applications and programming
Understanding of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
Knowledge of customer service principles, including needs assessment, quality standards, and satisfaction evaluation
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, cost management, and techniques for efficient manufacturing and distribution
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, controls programming software, troubleshooting, and use of personal computers
Technology Used: ERP Systems: Winman ERP, Analytical/Scientific Software & Hardware: PLC programming (Allen Bradley Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View Studio ME/SE, PlantPAx DCS), Siemens, Red Lion, Maple Systems; Fieldbus protocols (Ethernet/IP, IO-Link, Profibus, Profinet, Modbus, HART, AS-i), CAD Software: Autodesk AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Pro-E, SolidWorks, Document Management: Adobe Acrobat Pro, Project Management: Microsoft Project, Primavera
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near and far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
This position requires approximately 30–35% monthly travel, including potential international trips of 3 or more days per month
Preferred
B.S. in Electrical Engineering
Minimum of two years' training in automation systems, mechatronics, or electrical technology
Experience in process industry with a preference for water/wastewater industry
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more
401(k) match
Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP)
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Company
Hawkins, Inc.
Hawkins is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributor, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States.
Founded in 1938
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Jeffrey P. Oldenkamp
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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