Electrical Design Engineer II

JOB SUMMARY

The Electrical Design Engineer II'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 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 the Sales Department staff when necessary to develop technical specifications and cost estimates for custom equipment that will be designed and manufactured at the facility
• 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
• Train and mentor fellow Engineers in proper AutoCAD drawing technique. Provide technical support for product design questions.
• Perform duties in accordance with Doble Engineering company policies
• Participate in professional society standard development activities in support of company goals

DECISION-MAKING LATITUDE

• Decisions may be made for more complex aspects, such as cost, layout of components and functionality. Decisions are reviewed by a Senior Engineer or Manager.

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

• 3-5 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
• More advanced electrical knowledge, including 3-phase circuit analysis, multi-phase DC converters and series / parallel resonance.
• 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
• Capable of contributing to multiple projects simultaneously
• The ability to design standard dielectric testing products
• The ability to design non-standard dielectric testing products, motor and transformer testing products, high current products, standard resonant testing products, rubber goods testing products, other miscellaneous test equipment
• The ability to participate in root cause analysis and contribute to failure reports

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 communication to interact with clients, co-workers, and customers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job. Must be capable of lifting 30 pounds. Must use assistance when lifting 50 or more pounds.

Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job related skills, as well as relevant education or training experience.
Salary Pay Range Minimum $90,150.68 - Midpoint $112,688.35

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the "essential functions" of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United Sates. Doble Engineering is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.