What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Thermon?
Electrical Engineer
| Department: Engineering | Reports to: Engineering Supervisor |
| FLSA Status: Exempt | Job Setting: In Office |
| Job Type: Full Time | Location: Morristown, TN |
Who We Are - Thermon
Thermon is a diversified technology company and a global leader in industrial process heating, temperature maintenance, environmental monitoring and temporary power distribution solutions. We deliver engineered solutions that enhance operational awareness, safety, reliability and efficiency to deliver the lowest total cost of ownership.
Thermon offers over 250 products, software and services across multiple brands, providing a range of offerings from boilers, transportation heaters, and liquid load banks to tubing bundles and heat trace. We are the silent guardians of critical infrastructure. From the relentless demands of chemical plants and the intricate networks of rail and transit to the vital pulse of power generation, we innovate solutions that ensure optimal operation, protect critical assets, and maximize efficiency.
We care deeply about the success of our customers, the well-being of our people, and the reliability of every product we design. This drives our unwavering commitment to safety and integrity in everything we do. Through collaboration, we unite a rich legacy of expertise with a trusted global team, partnering side-by-side with our customers. We transfer the warmth needed to make life work.
What is the opportunity?
Reporting to the Supervisor, Engineering of the Electrical Department, your Electrical Engineering expertise will help us produce world-class heating and boiler solutions for our clients. Grow with us as we introduce new and pioneering products. Enjoy respect and recognition for your contributions as we continue to innovate! Experience autonomy and open dialogue with senior managers and make an immediate impact!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design electrical control systems and review existing control systems for all product lines, which includes gas fired boilers, electrode, and electric boilers.
- Prepare schematic wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and bills of materials.
- Select components to meet the customer specifications and code requirements.
- Assure compliance of products with applicable (NEC, NFPA, UL, CSA) codes.
- Check with shop assemblers to confirm that they fabricate units as designed and that the design is practical (controls are accessible and are safely located, etc.).
- Maintain UL files and records for listed products.
- Assist customers and service technicians with troubleshooting, remotely and on-site.
- Write technical documents and descriptions of the operation of electrical control systems, including electrical system descriptions and operating instructions used in instruction manuals provided to customers.
- Assist other departments such as marketing in developing new products or options, service by answering inquiries, purchasing by approving alternate sources or deviations, manufacturing by helping to improve process and productivity.
- Write PLC programs.
The above are considered essential duties and are illustrative of those job tasks, which are fundamental. Employees may be required to perform additional related duties as may be assigned by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5 years electrical engineering experience preferred
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Ability to read all applicable drawings, including mechanical, electrical and instrumentation.
- Must have expertise and proficiency with basic office computer software, e.g. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point, MS Project, Access, etc.
- Proficient with CAD for creating and editing drawings.
- Boiler industry experience a plus
- A working knowledge of ASME Pressure Vessel Codes, boilers, heat transfer equipment, or auxiliary boiler room equipment is preferred.
Work Environment:
This position must perform tasks that involve mainly office exposure, sitting behind a desk performing tasks on a computer. Most of their time, the employee will spend time in the office with low to moderate exposure to noise, heat, and cold environment, other physical requirements include walking, bending, hand dexterity, speaking, seeing, and lifting/moving up to 15 pounds. Steel toe shoes, earplugs and safety glasses are always required while on the production floor.
Benefits:
- Bonus eligibility.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision.
- Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
- 401k with Company Match.
- Paid Time Off.