Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) · 10 hours ago
Sr. R&D Electrical Engineer
Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expIndustrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. The Sr R&D Electrical Engineer is responsible for collaborating or leading the electrical design, testing and certification of innovative electrical power products, ensuring product safety, reliability, manufacturability, and compliance with industry standards.
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Responsibilities
Support electrical design for power and control for Low Voltage New Product Development Projects from project initiation through production implementation
Ensure the execution and implementation of New Product Introduction (NPI) Electrical engineering work for assigned projects
Collaborate with Senior and Lead Engineers in writing detailed electrical engineering specifications and developing electrical schematics in collaboration with Sales and other stakeholders
Support testing with Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs) to define product evaluation and certification scope
Lead the creation of detailed electrical schematics and wiring drawings
Support development and documentation of test plans according to the relevant standards for testing requiring power, control & communication devices in the equipment. Common tests include full-load temperature rise, dielectric and BIL, short-circuit and withstand current tests
Support the testing process at in-house and third-party laboratories. Travel up to 20% to support testing and other product development tasks in-person. Evaluate test results and revise designs based on empirical data and established engineering concepts
Characterize the electrical performance of common design elements through testing, simulation and/or analytical methods. Develop standard design criteria and models
Work closely with manufacturing engineering to implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) concepts throughout the new product development process
Working with Mechanical and Electrical Designers
Conduct failure analysis of existing products and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical designing of low and/or medium voltage power distribution equipment or related products
BSEE or equivalent in experience
Experience with NRTL (UL, CSA, etc.) evaluation, testing and certification processes
Experience with common standards for electrical equipment, UL 891, 1558, 508A; IEEE/ANSI C37.20.2, C37.04, C37.06, C37.09; CSA C22.2 No. 31-M89; EEMAC G8-3.2 design guidelines and NFPA70E are desirable
Design Experience using AutoCAD or similar to produce electrical diagrams and schematics is highly preferred
Strong Technical Capability
Excellent communication and technical writing skills
Must be a team player with strong verbal/written communication skills
Strong organizational skills with precise attention to detail
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Design Experience using AutoCAD or similar to produce electrical diagrams and schematics is highly preferred
Solid grasp of three-phase electric power concepts, power distribution systems, power control and protection schemes is preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success
Company
Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM)
Industrial Electric Mfg. is an electronic manufacturing company that provides electrical distribution equipment.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Clayton Such
Chief Executive Officer
Warren (Jay) Potter
Interim Chief Financial Officer
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