Electrical Engineer II

Electrical Engineer II

ESPEC North America (ENA) is partner in environmental and accelerated reliability test chambers and solutions with a long history and deep expertise in making the world a better place through better quality, higher reliability products.

We continually aim to grow and evolve by building mutually responsive, innovative partnerships with our customers, vendors, and strategic allies, and creating opportunities for our team members. Our cornerstone is to be the most reliable and accessible supplier of testing solutions.

Responsible for the design and development of innovative and reliable electrical systems for environmental test chambers.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Modifies existing schematic and panel layout designs using engineering best practices.
• Develops and releases electrical designs, including models, assemblies, and schematics, using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Possesses knowledge of Bill of Material structures and basic ERP functionality to effectively fulfill job duties.
• Utilizes knowledge of test chamber electrical and refrigeration systems to create designs.
• Designs custom heater assemblies, utilizing heat calculations and 3-phase electrical design principles.
• Implements NEC and UL508A standards in engineering practices.
• Operates PID controllers (SCP-220/P-300/F4T), managing drawings, firmware updates, and HMI interactions.
• Programs and troubleshoots basic PLC ladder program/HMI programs.
• Responds to Production and service inquiries about design releases, offering basic electrical troubleshooting support.
• Creates and writes engineering manuals.
• Designs and releases basic to more complex custom modifications to a standard ENA chamber model.
• Follows engineering group procedures and ISO standards.
• Leverages existing designs to process midrange Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) for new model chambers.
• Reviews and provides input on simple jobs.
• Utilizes ENA problem-solving process to identify and correct errors in work outputs.
• Calculates chamber FLA using the FLA calculation tool.
• Creates designs that are efficiently and cost-effectively manufactured within the limitations of our own production facilities and those of our affiliates.
• Incorporates EJI
  0530 electrical design standard into designs.
• Works independently.
• Regular, physical attendance is required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability that may be necessary for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.

Skills and Experience:

Must have 3 - 5 years of relevant experience. Must be able to perform basic electrical engineering calculations (voltage, current, heater, and transformer calculations). Knowledge of Microsoft Office including (Word, Excel, Email) is required. Intermediate skill level with AutoCAD Electrical is required.

Competencies:

Knowledge of refrigeration systems and their integration with electrical systems:
Understands how electrical components interact with the refrigeration cycle.

Product Knowledge:
Basic understanding of differences between various chamber types (temperature, humidity, thermal shock, altitude, etc.) and their specific applications.

Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations:
This includes standards related to safety, EMC, and environmental testing.

Problem-Solving:
Ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex technical problems systematically.

Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams specific to test chambers:
These diagrams can be complex, requiring specialized knowledge.

Software and Tools:
Ability to use CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical) for creating schematics and layouts.

Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills specific to test chambers:
They should be able to diagnose and resolve electrical and control system issues within the chambers.

Critical Thinking:
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