Mestek Machinery · 9 hours ago
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $115K/yr
3+ years expMestek Machinery is a company focused on improving products and processes in a global market. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to design, develop, and manage projects to completion, ensuring safety and efficiency in process and automation control systems.
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Hiring Manager
Amanda Thompson
Responsibilities
Responsible for the safe operation, design and debugging of process and automation control systems. Source and recommend appropriate vendors
Must have the ability to create master plans, automation strategy, software configuration, and trouble shoot complex issues that arise
Work with the Engineering Manager to establish and enforce design, design change control, and design and program documentation standards for electrical engineering activities
Write and debug multiple station PLC code and write device drivers
Program MMI devices and design interface circuitry
Determine power and load requirements along with restrictions
Design logic system for functions such as sequence and timing control
Design and draft diagram of cable connections
Create processes and controls for design verification
Create quality testing procedures and tools
Willingness and desire to take complete ownership and responsibility for projects
Identify performance issues on new or existing equipment, perform root cause analysis, and suggest possible solutions
Proactively contribute to brainstorming and whiteboard sessions regarding new designs and productively critique existing designs led by other team members
Thrive at working closely in a multi-disciplinary team including mechanical, electrical, software, controls, etc
Performs or assists with equipment and material test studies
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Responsible for the safe operation, design and debugging of process and automation control systems
Must have the ability to create master plans, automation strategy, software configuration, and trouble shoot complex issues that arise
Work with the Engineering Manager to establish and enforce design, design change control, and design and program documentation standards for electrical engineering activities
Write and debug multiple station PLC code and write device drivers
Program MMI devices and design interface circuitry
Determine power and load requirements along with restrictions
Design logic system for functions such as sequence and timing control
Design and draft diagram of cable connections
Create processes and controls for design verification
Create quality testing procedures and tools
Willingness and desire to take complete ownership and responsibility for projects
Identify performance issues on new or existing equipment, perform root cause analysis, and suggest possible solutions
Proactively contribute to brainstorming and whiteboard sessions regarding new designs and productively critique existing designs led by other team members
Thrive at working closely in a multi-disciplinary team including mechanical, electrical, software, controls, etc
Performs or assists with equipment and material test studies
Performs other related duties as required
This position requires the ability to pass a competency test, pre-employment drug test, and background check
Preferred
BSEE, BSME: 3-5+ years' experience in the industrial automation industry
Knowledge of current technology & applicable electrical codes related to job duties (UL/CSA/CE)
Working knowledge of major brand PLC's and control devices: AB, Siemens, B&R, etc
Knowledge of electromechanical relations of an entire automation system
Motivation to contribute to the improvement of engineering procedures
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Excellent technical skills, strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
Comprehensive knowledge and interpretation of code compliance requirements and industry standards
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment
Experience working in or closely with machine shops is a plus (welding, milling, turning, sheet metal, etc)
Knowledge and experience with 3D Cad software. Autodesk inventor (preferred), Solidworks, or others
Company
Mestek Machinery
Mestek Machinery is the designer and manufacturer of metal forming solutions for HVAC sheet metal ductwork and fittings.
51-200 employees
Funding
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