Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Director of Engineering

FLSA Status: Exempt - Salary

Location: On-site Bloomer, WI, USA

POSITION SUMMARY

Evaluates electrical systems, products, components, and applications by designing and conducting research while applying knowledge of electricity, electronics, and materials.  Works with other engineering teams to increase efficiency, production quality, volume, and provides technical support for electrical systems.  Provide product management and engineering support to Project Managers.  Conducts tasks in accordance with applicable health, safety, quality and environmental regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ability to resolve technical problems, think analytically and communicate professionally in a high pressure, time sensitive customer environment.
• Apply extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments.
• Interacts with CCC sales staff and/or customers to understand requirements and specifications to recommended application specific solutions
• Prepares, reviews, and provides project documentation in timely manner for conformity and quality assurance.
• Develops new techniques and/or improved processes, materials, or products.
• Assists upper-level management and staff as a technical specialist.
• Provides technical troubleshooting and support of installed products and as a resource for field service technicians and customer inquiries

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline. At least 5 years of experience working in engineering teams preferably in a manufacturing company. Knowledge of gas fired burners, PLC based controls, HMI’s and mechanical and electrical instrumentation is preferred.

• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Experience in engineering, relay logic, PLC controller operation and programming, AC power distribution and current understanding of NEC/UL codes
• Familiarity with catalytic air pollution control technology and/or technology for the control of sound emissions from engines is a plus
• Advanced knowledge of computer applications including Solidworks, and AutoCAD Electrical
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite is a plus.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a passport.
• Pass a respirator medical exam and fit test.
• Deal effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people and situations. This includes working to maintain a good professional relationship with a customer who may be upset.
• Meet deadlines that change frequently.

Quality, accuracy, timeliness, and thoroughness of work performed; ability to communicate effectively and develop good working relationships with others; internal and external customer satisfaction with interactions and services provided; providing for and responding to the information needs of managers, coworkers, and customers; soundness of business decisions made; integrity and honesty with which work is performed, sets a good example for other employees.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

·       None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to sit for long periods; use hands to type and use a mouse, reach with hands and arms. Employee is required to stand and walk. Employee may lift up to 50 lbs. and perform moderately physical work if assisting with a product installation or test-out.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed at a desk, manufacturing environment, customer or project site which may be outdoors. Uses a computer on a daily basis. Occasional travel may be required. Work is performed during regular business hours and may involve evenings, weekends and holidays. Hours worked will be whatever is necessary to get the job done and will average at least 45 hours weekly. Utilizes a Windows-based, networked PC system for drawing/design software, spreadsheets, word processing, email and other specific applications. 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Steel toe boots if outside of walkways in plant areas or customer sites
• Safety glasses while in plant and project areas
• Ear plugs
• Customer/project site specific PPE is subject to customer’s requirements. It could include (but not limited to):

o  Hard hat

o  Respirator

o  Fire retardant clothing

o  Face shields

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the President. All requirements are subject to change over time, and to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.