What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Design Engineer position at SMX Services & Consulting, Inc.?
Position Title: Electrical Design Engineer
Worksite Location: Mossville, IL
Client: Caterpillar
Required Education
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (required)
• 8-10 years of experience required (BS 8 years, or MS 4 years)
• Open to 2-year degree with 10 years of experience
• Internships accepted as job experience
Technical Skills (Required)
• Hands-on experience with converter/inverter prototyping, test benches, and debugging
• Experience with standards and compliance (UL, IEC, ISO) for power electronics systems
• Strong understanding of DC-DC converters, AC-DC inverters, magnetics, and control algorithms
• Proficiency in using lab instruments and data acquisition tools
Additional Technical Skills (Desired)
• Experience with automated test systems
• Understanding of EMI/EMC testing, thermal design, and environmental validation
• Knowledge of embedded systems and microcontroller-based converter control
Responsibilities
• Supervise the design, development, and testing of the manufacture of electrical equipment, including machinery controls, wiring, and lighting
• Review and approve the cost effectiveness, reliability and safety of certain design models
• Discuss estimates for time and cost to complete projects with clients
• Supervise the simulation and testing of machine/structure/system operation and monitor product quality
• Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements
• Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards
• Work with product support team to help troubleshoot field issues
• Work with electrician for charger rework
• Perform End of Line test on chargers
• Update design and component selection as needed (compliance, functions, etc.)
• Work with control team on charger field issue resolution
• Review telematics data of charger fleet
• Draft test plan on additional feature and new charger validation
• Make design changes as needed and oversee drawing releases
Soft Skills (Required)
• Strong communication skills
• Problem-solving & analytical thinking
• Collaboration & teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability
Soft Skills (Desired)
• Leadership & mentoring
• Conflict resolution
• Project management awareness
• Customer-focused mindset
• Continuous learning