Electrical Design Engineer I

JOB SUMMARY

The Electrical Design Engineer’s primary task will be to generate documentation to facilitate construction of the Phenix Technologies line of products.  With the use of CAD technology, designs are engineered to develop customer requirements and product specifications into manufactured equipment.  Frequent communication and interaction with other engineers, technicians, production personnel, in-house sales staff and outside sales representatives, and customers is required.  This role will be based in our Accident, MD office reporting to the Electrical Design Engineering Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Product Design

• Review sales specifications and technical requirements, resolving any questions prior to beginning design work
• Design of control circuits, metering circuits, power circuits, communications networks and other electrical devices used in the manufacture of Phenix Technologies’ test equipment.
• Perform calculations during the design process to verify that electrical ratings of the equipment designed are met by the components selected.
• Specify & order electrical components with correct ratings to perform per design criteria
• Prepare the electrical portion of design packages for the production department, which include electrical schematics, bills of materials, packing slips, product specification tags, product manuals, test reports and other supporting documentation as necessary.
• Ensure that any electrical design changes made during production and testing are updated in the final design information

Software skills

• Create electrical drawings using AutoCAD for use by the production, test and service departments as well as the end customer.
• Use of MS Office programs such as Excel, Word and Power Point to assist with numerical calculations, generate test procedures and reports, write product manuals and prepare presentations
• Create electrical component bill of materials using ERP/PLM software package

Sales, Production, and Test Support

• Support Production, Test, and Service Department staff when necessary to solve problems encountered in the production or servicing of Phenix Technologies’ test equipment
• Creation of new test procedures when needed to verify and document proper operation and calibration of Phenix Technologies’ test equipment

Engineering Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with applicable engineering procedures
• Put forth extra effort when required to meet design schedules on projects where delivery time is critical
• Travel on an occasional basis, both domestically and internationally, to support service, sales, and marketing efforts
• Perform duties in accordance with Doble Engineering company policies

DECISION-MAKING LATITUDE

• Decisions are closely managed and reviewed. Design decisions made are mostly based on Phenix design rules and charts.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Minimum 2-year technical degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technology
• Preferred 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• Applicable experience will be considered in lieu of required education

Required Experience

• 0-2 years of experience in an Electrical Engineering product design role
• Experience using MS Office applications including WORD, EXCEL and POWERPOINT

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE (Not Required)

• Advanced skills or training in AutoCAD, Spice, PLC programming and MS Office applications
• Experience in the design, production, and testing of electrical apparatus

Knowledge, skills & ABILITIES

• Fundamental electrical knowledge, including basic DC and AC circuit analysis and power calculations
• Candidates should exhibit problem solving skills combined with analytical thinking to arrive at appropriate solutions in a timely manner
• The ability to balance independent creativity with teamwork solutions to provide deliverables
• Good verbal and written communication skills required for participating in technical discussions and interacting with customers and vendors
• Good internet research skills to search for products, methods, and solutions
• A high degree of accuracy, organization and attention to detail
• The ability to design standard dielectric testing products

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is often required to stand, sit, use computers, read, write, type, use copy machines, file paperwork, use telephones, and utilize written and oral c