Hawkins, Inc. · 20 hours ago
Electrical Engineer Manager
Loves Park, Illinois, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expHawkins, Inc. is a trusted leader in the chemical industry for over 80 years, specializing in water treatment solutions. The Electrical Engineering Manager will oversee the planning and coordination of electrical engineering for various products, ensuring alignment with customer specifications and company standards.
ChemicalManufacturing
Responsibilities
Consults on, designs, or reviews customer specifications to ensure alignment with company capabilities and standards
Directs, reviews, and approves product designs and modifications
Completes electrical engineering design, PLC programming, and hardware selection
Coordinates and directs projects, developing detailed plans to achieve goals and ensuring integration of all technical activities
Negotiates and secures customer approval for product designs or changes
Prepares and presents proposals, reports, and findings to customers
Collaborates with cross-functional and production teams to review specifications and procedures that meet customer requirements
Develops sales estimating tools for new, rental, and surplus contracts, and provides timely responses to customer inquiries
Recruits, assigns, and evaluates team members, supporting staff development and technical competency within the design group
Performs administrative duties including report preparation, expenditure approval, policy enforcement, and procurement decisions
Prepares budgets, bids, and contracts, and leads negotiations for research or project agreements
Analyzes technology trends, resource requirements, and market demand to assess project feasibility and alignment with company goals
Oversees and performs all electrical design procedures, reviews, and shop quality assurance
Maintains electronic files and drawing updates, and assists field service with control system troubleshooting
Develops budgets, cost estimates, bids, and contracts for both new and existing customers
Reviews financial statements, sales reports, and performance metrics to evaluate productivity, progress toward goals, and identify areas for cost or process improvement
Participates in strategic business planning and recommends facility, workforce, and capital asset investments
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering
Minimum of 7-10 years work experience in the water and wastewater treatment industry
Comprehensive technical knowledge of company products, systems, and services
Team-oriented mindset with proven ability to collaborate effectively to complete assignments and achieve organizational goals
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain effective internal and external customer relationships
Demonstrated ability to contribute to business strategy and provide recommendations within scope of responsibility
In-depth knowledge of engineering science and technology applications, including principles, techniques, and procedures used in design and production
Proficient in mathematics (arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, and statistics) and understanding of physical principles and laws related to fluid, material, and electrical systems
Skilled in the use of power tools, wrenches, cutters, meters, and related instruments
Experienced with engineering and programming tools including RSLogix500/5000, FactoryTalk View Studio (ME), I-Cube Configurator, Cscape, A-Plan, AutoCAD LT, Adobe Acrobat, and Winflows (RO design software)
Proficient in design techniques, tools, and principles for creating detailed technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
Strong understanding of electronic systems, including circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware/software, with familiarity in programming and applications
Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, production methods, and personnel coordination
Expertise in customer needs assessment, service quality standards, and satisfaction evaluation to ensure high-quality service delivery
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, cost management, and techniques for efficient manufacturing and distribution
Proficient with personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), AutoCAD, and multiple control software platforms for programming and troubleshooting
Experience with PLC programming software such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, Red Lion, and Maple Systems
Skilled in HMI software and screen development for Allen Bradley PanelView, I3, and Siemens systems
Skilled in Autodesk AutoCAD, HP Solid Designer, Pro-E, and SolidWorks CAD software
Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Pro Extended and Adobe LifeCycle ES for documentation and workflow management
Experienced with Autodesk Buzzsaw, Microsoft Project, Primavera Systems, and The Gordian Group PROGEN Online for scheduling and project coordination
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
LTD/STD
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.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Jeffrey P. Oldenkamp
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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