Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer I – Longview, TX

Responsible for supporting the design of safe and efficient electrical/control products.

• Develop new or modify current electrical diagrams and create new electrical/controls system designs for prototypes, determining specifications for each component.
• Read schematics for designs and make change recommendations.
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical designers/engineers to ensure that the electrical system designs integrate seamlessly with other systems.
• Provide design guidance and oversight to assigned electrical designers for specific projects, enabling them to release optimized designs.
• Establish procedures for testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
• Test and troubleshoot electrical/controls products to ensure they are functioning properly and are safe for use.
• Work with engineering and operations to implement engineering change notices (ECN).
• Provide support to production team during prototypes and initial production to facilitate seamless product and feature releases.
• Coordinate with engineering and others to deviate/approve part shortages and to build test fixtures and prototypes.
• Create cost estimates for the electrical/controls products, including cost of material, labor, and equipment.
• Develop bill of materials and translation documents related to new or changed designs.
• Perform electrical AutoCAD modeling and simulations.
• Prepare product documentation, operating instructions, and review related technical literature.
• Support or develop ePlan programs for units.
• Support and lead DFMEAs.
• Support PFMEAs.
• Support CFD, FEA, and Seismic evaluations/testing.
• Stay up to date with local and national electrical codes and regulations to ensure that designs meet safety standards, including but not limited to UL, CE, NEC, IBC, and NFPA.
• Maintain and build professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, or participating in professional societies.
• Travel when necessary.

• Bachelor’s in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology.
• 5 years industry experience or an associate degree and 10 years industry experience.