Electrical Engineer

Position Title: Electrical Engineer

Wage: Based on Experience

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions has a great opportunity available for a Electrical Engineer at a company in Cedar Rapids, IA. This is a direct hire position. Apply today!

• Operate, design and debug process and automation control systems
• Source and recommend appropriate vendors
• Create master plans, automation strategy, software configuration and troubleshoot complex issues
• Work with the Engineering Manager to establish and enforce design, design change control and design and program documentation standards for electrical engineering activities
• Write and debug multiple station PLC code and write device drivers
• Program MMI devices and design interface circuitry
• Determine power and load requirements along with restrictions
• Design logic system for functions such as sequence and timing control
• Design and draft diagram of cable connections
• Create processes and controls for design verification
• Create quality testing procedures and tools
• Identify performance issues on new or existing equipment, perform root cause analysis and suggest possible solutions
• Proactively contribute to brainstorming and whiteboard sessions regarding new designs and productively critique existing designs led by other team members
• Thrive at working closely in a multi-disciplinary team including mechanical, electrical, software, controls, etc.
• Perform or assist with equipment and material test studies

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering and Mechanical Engineering; 3-5+ years' experience in the industrial automation industry
• Willingness and desire to take complete ownership and responsibility for projects
• Knowledge of current technology & applicable electrical codes related to job duties (UL/CSA/CE)
• Working knowledge of major brand PLC's and control devices:
  Allen Bradley, Siemens, B&R, etc.
• Knowledge of electromechanical relations of an entire automation system
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Excellent technical skills, strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Comprehensive knowledge and interpretation of code compliance requirements and industry standards
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment
• Experience working in or closely with machine shops is a plus (welding, milling, turning, sheet metal, etc)
• Knowledge and experience with 3D Cad software;
  Autodesk inventor (preferred), Solidworks, etc.
• Mechanical background
• Able to lift up to 50lbs