What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at DAC Robotics?
At Design And Assembly Concepts Inc., we provide automation solutions for manufacturing and logistics leaders throughout the world. We work with our customers to develop custom automation solutions to create a safer and more efficient workplace. Our work is exciting, challenging, and rewarding.
Job Description
The electrical engineer will be responsible for working with the team to design and implement custom automation solutions while following the applicable codes and guidelines. The duties cover the entire life cycle of a system from concept to customer site acceptance. This position involves working with the controls team to develop systems as efficiently as possible by utilizing previous designs and experience.
This position has a large potential for lateral and vertical movement within the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Understand and apply NEC & IEC codes to create electrical designs for the automation systems.
- Use I/O lists and controls layouts to develop schematics so systems can be built in-house.
- Design and layout of control panels, keeping in mind panel fabrication process, component limitations such as wiring methods and heat distribution, and cable penetrations.
- Work with component vendors and purchasing department to specify and order components.
- Fill out BOM to order components.
- Develop and debug programs for PLCs, user operator panels (HMIs), safety controllers, motion control, smart sensors, and multi axis robots.
- Work with mechanical team to provide input on how to solve complex challenges throughout the development ofa system.
- Work with end user to develop system operation requirements and support of existing equipment.
Knowledge And Experience
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in electrical engineering or equivalent
- Knowledge of NEC, IEC, and UL requirements.
- Skilled in creating electrical documentation using CAD.
- Excellent organizational skills, and experience working with vendors
- Ability to work well with others, be proactive, and execute with minimal guidance
Desired, but not Required
- Knowledge in the programming of PLCs, motion control, machine vision, robotics, and/or Python/C#.
- Strong “hands-on” capability in the design and implementation of controls systems.