Electrical Design Engineer

Description

Classification

Exempt

Reports to

Director of Operations

Job Description

Summary/Objective

A member of the technical staff, the Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for the design of new transformers up to full production. This includes specification reviews, , design reviews, mechanical designs, customer submittal packages, pre-production builds and transfers to production. The Electrical Design Engineer is also responsible for technical support of in-production transformers throughout the manufacturing process.

Essential Functions

• Daily On-Site Attendance.
• Performs various engineering tasks involving design, development, preparation of electrical and mechanical drawings, technical support, and assistance in testing.
• Designs liquid-filled distribution-type transformers through electrical and mechanical interpretation of purchase specifications.
• Performs optimized calculations and computations to plan and implement specific transformer design procedures.
• Analyzes and develops wire schematic diagrams.
• Interacts with customers to resolve technical issues.
• Creates test reports and leads witness testing.
• Assists Sales & Marketing Team with transformer designs for quoting purposes.
• Creates Bill of Materials in NetSuite.
• Assists Supply Chain Management with the purchasing of transformer parts and materials.
• Inspects the transformer throughout the manufacturing process and coordinates any necessary design revisions with the appropriate Manufacturing department.
• Participates in project teams and all activities related to the development of new products.
  
  

Competencies

• Technical Capacity.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Accountable to Objectives.
• Customer/Client Focus.
• Organizational Skills.
• Detail-Oriented.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Proficiency with CAD Modelling software, ideally SolidWorks.
• Proficiency with NetSuite.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Environment/Physical Requirements

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the Office and Factory Floor.
  
  

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. However, depending on workload there may be occasional longer days and occasional weekends as needed. Employee is expected to work the hours necessary in order to timely and satisfactorily complete all necessary work tasks.

Travel

Regular travel is not required for this position.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• 0-5 years’ experience in Design/Engineering.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Solid works/CAD 3D/2D modeling experience preferred.
• Knowledge of NetSuite preferred.
• Strong academic background in Electrical Engineering (Power & Electromagnetics) preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude preferred.
  
  

Requirements

Benefits

• 15 days of PTO on an annual basis
• 100% of Employee Premium on HMO Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, and Group Life paid for
• Voluntary Life
• Aflac Insurance—Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, Short Term Disability, Cancer, Term Life, Whole Life
• 401(k): 4.5% employer match
  
  

The Company has the discretion to alter or rescind the benefits listed above at any time in accordance with any applicable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Required to be authorized to work lawfully in the US.

AAP/EEO Statement

VanTran Transformers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal antidiscrimination law covering employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time in the Company’s sole discretion.

At-Will Employment

Your employment is at-will, which means that either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, for any or no reason, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this job description serves to alter your at-will status, or should be deemed a promise of employment for any specified time period.

Disclaimer

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment, either express or implied. This job description is for informational purposes only. The Company has the discretion to alter the terms and conditions of employment, including the duties and responsibilities set forth herein, during the course of your employment in accordance with any appliable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law.