What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Control Engineer position at Tennsmith, Inc./Roper Whitney?
PURPOSE/FUNCTION/SUMMARY (TRAINING NEEDS)
Responsible for the design, development, and testing of electrical control systems for sheet metal fabrication machinery. This role ensures the full-function operation of equipment by managing electrical schematics and software updates for the Tennsmith/Roper Whitney software platform.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
· Draw/design electrical schematics.
· Responsible for software updates on our machine’s controls.
· Assist and support the Service Department with software problems.
· Update and write documentation related to the electrical and software side of our machines.
· Help with the drafting of our machine’s manuals.
· Development of little software/electrical projects.
· Project Development: Lead small-scale electrical and software development projects to enhance machine functionality or improve manufacturing efficiency.
· Electrical Design & Schematics: Create, develop, and update detailed electrical schematics and wiring diagrams for new and existing machinery.
· Engineering Change Notices (ECN): Manage the ECN process for electrical components and software, documenting all modifications and ensuring version control across machine lines.
· Software Management: Oversee software updates for machine controls, ensuring the CNC system operates with the latest feature.
· Technical Service Support: Assist the Service Department in diagnosing and resolving complex software and electrical issues.
· Documentation & Manuals: Author and maintain technical documentation related to electrical specifications and software guides; contribute to the drafting and updating of machine operation manuals.
PRINCIPAL RELATIONSHIPS
- Internal: Engineering Manager, Engineering Department Staff, Service Department, Production.
- External: Customers and Vendors.
LEVEL OF AUTHORITY
Authority to provide technical assistance and design related analysis and documentation in support of product throughput.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
· Education/Training: Bachelor’s degree in electrical/Control Engineering or Mechatronics Program
- Experience/Skills: Highly detailed and organized
PHYSICAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with impairments to perform the essential functions.
1. Regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
2. Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
3. Occasionally required lifting up to 25 pounds.
4. Close vision required.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
The environmental characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with impairments to perform the essential functions.
Work Location: In person