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Panelmatic

Electrical Project Engineer

Panelmatic, Brookfield Center, Ohio, United States

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Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has grown to support expansion for our clients, delivering control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary Job Summary:

Panelmatic is looking for an accountable Project Engineer to be responsible for all engineering and technical disciplines related to projects. The Project Engineer will schedule, plan, forecast, resource, and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion.

Responsibilities

Designing Electrical/Control Systems: Create detailed electrical schematics, diagrams, and layouts for power distribution, control systems, and equipment. Designs include electrical control circuits, bus bar system.

Component Selection: Select components as required and generate project BOM. Products include: SWBD, MCC, Panelboard, VFD control, ATS, industrial control panels, relays, power supplies, transformers, HVAC, etc.

Prototyping and Testing: Build and test prototypes of electrical systems and engineered products to validate design concepts and performance. Conduct thorough testing, analysis, and troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues or inefficiencies. Ensure testing and evaluation of products for performance, reliability, and compatibility.

Project Planning and Coordination: Collaborate with project management and product teams to determine electrical requirements and specifications. Coordinate with other engineers and stakeholders to ensure the integration of electrical systems with overall project design.

Compliance and Standards: Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations. Stay updated on engineering practices, technologies, and safety guidelines. Ensure design package meets required certifications and collaborate with third-party product/project teams on certification processes.

Documentation and Reporting: Prepare detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, reports, and manuals. Maintain accurate records of design changes, test results, and project progress. Present findings and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders.

Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues arising during the manufacturing process or after completion.

Safety: Implement safety measures to protect workers and the public from hazards.

Collaboration and Communication: Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems. Communicate effectively with team members and clients to gather requirements, address concerns, and provide progress updates.

Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and performance enhancement. Stay informed about emerging technologies and trends in electrical engineering. Propose and implement solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness of electrical designs.

Monitoring compliance to applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards and specifications.

Interacting daily with clients to interpret their needs and requirements and representing them in the field.

Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel performance) and report regularly on project status.

Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager and other project participants to aid in technical support.

Maximize project efficiency and profitability.

Prepare periodic progress and cost reports for leadership.

Collaborate with the operations department to identify and troubleshoot problems.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (ABET) or a minimum of 10 years' proven experience in the electrical engineering field

Three plus years' experience in electrical equipment manufacturing

Three plus years' experience in electrical engineering principles, circuits, and systems

Three plus years' experience in industry standards and regulations including NEC, UL, IEC, and IEEE

Three plus years' experience AutoCAD, EPLAN, and electrical design tools

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams

Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities

Adherence to our core values

Must live in the greater Brookfield area

Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check

Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50lbs or more

Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four-plus hours at a time

Ability to stoop and bend for four-plus hours

Alignment with company core values

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree preferred

Three years' experience in design or similar engineering role preferred

Experience with simulation and analysis software such as SKM or ETAP for electrical systems preferred

Knowledge of sustainable and energy-efficient design practices preferred

Familiarity with specific industry applications for energy fields, food processing, mining, power plant-substation, data mining, etc. preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD

100% medical premium paid for employee-only level medical coverage

80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage

401K

Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided

PTO and paid holidays provided

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive wages

Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years

Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Industrial and electrical engineering

Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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