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Busch Vacuum Solutions · 2 days ago

Electrical Designer/Programmer II - III

Virginia Beach, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Busch Vacuum Solutions is a leading manufacturer of vacuum pumps, compressors, and blowers for various industries. They are seeking an Electrical Designer/Programmer II-III to design, program, and deliver innovative electrical control systems and automation solutions for vacuum pump systems tailored to client needs.

IndustrialMachinery ManufacturingProduct Design

No H1B

Responsibilities

Proposal Development: Analyze client RFQs, clarify requirements, resolve discrepancies, and create compliant proposals for electrical/control panels and automation for vacuum systems, including circuit sizing, component specs, and safety calculations, adhering to NEMA, NEC, UL508A, UL1203, NFPA 496, and NFPA79 standards

Electrical and Controls Design: Generate and modify electrical and control system designs for automated vacuum systems, ensuring compatibility with customer specifications, standard, and custom applications. Select components such as PLCs, HMIs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and analog transmitters based on operational parameters

Programming: Develop, configure, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and VFD programs for automated vacuum systems, ensuring seamless integration and functionality for standard and custom applications

Documentation: Create and maintain sequence of operations, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), electrical wiring diagrams, and other engineering specification documents to guide system design, testing, and commissioning

Testing and Validation: Conduct bench tests and final system testing in production environments to validate conformance to design requirements, completing required quality documentation

Commissioning Support: Write start-up and commissioning procedures for electrical installations and provide on-site assistance, including personnel training on Busch vacuum systems

Project Support: Utilize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to create bills of materials (BOMs), log project hours, and generate shop orders. Assist in preparing project cost and work-time estimates

Technical Collaboration: Work with engineers, sales, and Agile teams to identify, define, and resolve technical issues, promoting solutions that align with business requirements

Leadership (Level III): Lead the electrical engineering team in the absence of the Engineering Manager, supervise Electrical Designer/Programmers I and II, and contribute to the development of engineering guidelines and procedures

Customer and Sales Support: Provide technical input during customer visits with sales teams, deliver presentations to showcase system capabilities, and support marketing efforts to identify new market opportunities

Troubleshooting: Apply sound engineering principles to diagnose and resolve issues during system design, assembly, or operation

Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned to support team and company objectives

Qualification

PLC programmingHMI programmingElectrical designAutoCADRockwell AutomationDigital test instrumentsTroubleshootingCommunication skillsTeamworkInitiative

Required

Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field (two-year college or technical school)

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology (four-year college or technical school)

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), AutoCAD for electrical diagrams, and Rockwell Automation or equivalent software for PLC/HMI programming

Valid driver's license meeting Busch insurance standards

Working knowledge of digital test instruments (e.g., multimeters), PLC programming, HMI, VFDs, analog (4-20mA) transmitters, and adjustable pressure/vacuum switches

Familiarity with National Electrical Code (e.g., UL 508A, NFPA 79) and ability to read/interpret electrical drawings and P&IDs

Strong ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges in design and operation

Work with a high level of initiative, be self-motivated, and possess professional maturity

Be detail, goal, and safety oriented

Must be organized and maintain a clean and orderly workspace

Must possess a positive attitude, be dependable, and trustworthy

Work independently or as a team, as necessary, to fulfill department and Busch goals and objectives

Possess strong oral and written communication skills in English

Frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 20lbs

Occasional climbing, squatting, kneeling, reaching above the shoulder, and lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 50lbs

All applicants must be able to hear and see audible and visual alarms and must be able to wear all required PPE, such as safety shoes, electrical hazards, safety glasses, and hearing protection

Ability and willingness to pass a 10-panel drug screen, 7-year criminal history check

Most felonies are a disqualifier, misdemeanors are considered on a case-by-case basis

Must be willing and able to utilize all required PPE

Ability and willingness to travel (up to 25%) domestically and locally

Employment with Busch Vacuum Solutions requires current work authorization in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position