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Industrial / Automation Electrical Design Engineer
SunSourceUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 May 2025
About the role
Price Engineering, a SunSource company, specializes in engineered custom products and solutions through engineering resource management, research, planning and development in the areas of hydraulics, pneumatics, automation and electrical systems. www.priceeng.com
The Industrial / Automation Engineer will work closely with our account managers to develop innovative Industrial and automation solutions to help increase component sales.
Required Skills and Education:Bachelor degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent applicable work experience)Advanced mathematical skills for calculation of design equationsExcellent communication skills to explain technical specifics to peers and customersWriting skills for preparing manuals, parts lists, proposals and design documentationAbility to supervise techniciansFocus and concentration to understand complex electrical systemsSelf-motivation to keep up with current electrical advances using new technologiesUsing industry-specific tools to analyze and test electronicsTime-management skills for meeting deadlines
Preferred Software Experience:Experience with IEC 61131-3 PLC languages (Structured text, Func. Block, CFC, Ladder)Experience with Codesys 3.5 a plus (Eaton, Festo, IFM, etc.)Familiarity with industrial fieldbus/Ethernet protocolsExperienced with HMI (human machine interface) softwareExperience with 2D electrical CAD modeling (AutoCAD electrical or equivalent)Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Essential Functions:Work within our engineering best practices and follow our standards for electrical schematics, panels, programming and system solutions.Designing and laying out new and existing electrical systemsWork closely with sales directors and engineering team to develop preferred component standardization.Work with other engineers on circuit and system designs for projects.Work closely with pricing / purchasing to identify standard suppliers, components, and costs.Working closely with manufacturing and production to oversee projects.Producing necessary design reports and documentation.Testing new systems and making design changes as needed.Off-Site commissioning and field service.
Engineering Systems and Sales Support:Working with account managers to develop system statements of work.Preparing cost estimates for customers and other employees.Interacting with customers using verbal and written communication.Product development.Creating product documentation and records
Product Application, Integration and Technical Support:Festo electric drives and handling unitsFesto smart valve terminalsVFD’s – Danfoss DrivesYaskawa Motion Control ProductFluid Power Motion Control ProductsElectrical PanelsIMI/Norgren/Bimba – electric drives and handling unitsA&B PLC’s & HMI’sWe are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. WE PARTICIPATE IN E-Verify. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact recruiting@sunsrce.com to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned. Sun-Source | Privacy Policy
The Industrial / Automation Engineer will work closely with our account managers to develop innovative Industrial and automation solutions to help increase component sales.
Required Skills and Education:Bachelor degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent applicable work experience)Advanced mathematical skills for calculation of design equationsExcellent communication skills to explain technical specifics to peers and customersWriting skills for preparing manuals, parts lists, proposals and design documentationAbility to supervise techniciansFocus and concentration to understand complex electrical systemsSelf-motivation to keep up with current electrical advances using new technologiesUsing industry-specific tools to analyze and test electronicsTime-management skills for meeting deadlines
Preferred Software Experience:Experience with IEC 61131-3 PLC languages (Structured text, Func. Block, CFC, Ladder)Experience with Codesys 3.5 a plus (Eaton, Festo, IFM, etc.)Familiarity with industrial fieldbus/Ethernet protocolsExperienced with HMI (human machine interface) softwareExperience with 2D electrical CAD modeling (AutoCAD electrical or equivalent)Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Essential Functions:Work within our engineering best practices and follow our standards for electrical schematics, panels, programming and system solutions.Designing and laying out new and existing electrical systemsWork closely with sales directors and engineering team to develop preferred component standardization.Work with other engineers on circuit and system designs for projects.Work closely with pricing / purchasing to identify standard suppliers, components, and costs.Working closely with manufacturing and production to oversee projects.Producing necessary design reports and documentation.Testing new systems and making design changes as needed.Off-Site commissioning and field service.
Engineering Systems and Sales Support:Working with account managers to develop system statements of work.Preparing cost estimates for customers and other employees.Interacting with customers using verbal and written communication.Product development.Creating product documentation and records
Product Application, Integration and Technical Support:Festo electric drives and handling unitsFesto smart valve terminalsVFD’s – Danfoss DrivesYaskawa Motion Control ProductFluid Power Motion Control ProductsElectrical PanelsIMI/Norgren/Bimba – electric drives and handling unitsA&B PLC’s & HMI’sWe are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. WE PARTICIPATE IN E-Verify. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact recruiting@sunsrce.com to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned. Sun-Source | Privacy Policy
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