Electrical Panel Design Engineer

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Summary  

The Electrical Panel Design Engineer creates Electrical wiring diagrams, provides ongoing support of FMD electrical wiring diagrams and specifications. Coordinates with sales, engineering, purchasing, production all the way through to customer service as required. The designed work product must conform to the required electrical codes, international standards, FMD product certification listings and customer specifications. We are seeking an energetic and self-motivated engineer who enjoys a dynamic and diverse work environment.   

 Job Duties 

• Design, develop, modify, and test electrical panels and system wiring for new and existing products  

• Interpret project requirements and perform technical calculations supporting design including electrical requirements, regulatory compliance, and customer specifications  

• Define bills of material and equipment specifications for external suppliers  

• Oversee project workflow and support internal and external resources to ensure timely delivery of projects, expected quality, and allotted budget. 

• Ability to generate wiring diagrams, wire and panel schedules, layouts, schematics, P&IDs, product specifications, control narratives, test procedures, and work instructions.  

• Participate in research and development, design reviews, failure mode analysis, validation testing, etc.  

• Provide technical support to customers and other departments within the organization.  

• Oversee hardware/software development and validation leveraging outside service firms as required. 

• Typical projects will include AC and DC motor starters, sensors, instrumentation, flow computers, and occasional basic PLC programming.  

• Analytical problem-solving skills with a strong understanding of electromechanical principles and products (motors, relays, circuit breakers, switches, etc.)  

• Assist the Production Department as required to interpret design intent, perform   inspections or test panels and assemblies. 

• Proficiency with either SolidWorks Electrical or AutoCAD Electrical software.  

• Practical knowledge of hazardous area electrical codes NFPA/NEC, CSA, IEC and international standards IEC as it pertains to ATEx and IECEx product approval.  

Job Requirements 

• Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects and keep projects on schedule  

• Ability to work in a manufacturing and office setting  

• Occasional travel required to customer sites (1-3 domestic trips/year)  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills