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Electrical Engineer II

Trew, West Chester, Ohio, United States

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Overview TREW is a provider of Automated Equipment, Control Systems and Warehouse Execution Software. As an Electrical Engineer II, you will design and implement electrical controls systems for automated material handling equipment. This is project/application-based work that includes development of specifications, electrical device layouts, schematics and panel drawings. Project design and testing will take place in the office. Completed work is installed and tested at the clients’ facility.

Duties / Responsibilities

Uses and understands the department process work-flow steps for completing project work.

Leads training of co-op personnel and junior engineers by delegating project tasks as directed by the supervisor/manager of the department

Meeting with both client and internal project teams to define applications and produce functional specification or description of operation documents

Leads small to medium sized projects by defining and executing the work. Works independently and with minimal supervision.

Works closely with project leads on large sized projects to execute design per project requirements.

Maintains a project schedule and ensures the project team meets milestones

Maintains the project forecast for resources, materials, and expenses

Meets or exceeds the financial budget for resources, materials, and expenses

Generating project specific documentation using standard company formats

Using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical for electrical design including device layouts, schematics, control panel design and communication architecture diagrams

Component selection and bill of material preparation

Coordinates order of field components and control panels

Designs electrical interfaces to devices such as network I/O, variable speed drives, camera/laser scanner ID systems and scales.

Customizing standard products to meet the requirements of each project

Conducting in-house preliminary testing and onsite testing of the system as installed at the customer’s facility.

Interact with mechanical engineering, controls engineering, control panel fabrication and electrical installation personnel

Work closely with controls engineers to integrate project solutions

Participating and leading design reviews with project teams

Perform on-site technical checkout, often working with installation teams

Perform on-site system commissioning at client sites to validate controls design

Providing customer training and support during project turnover to the end user

Providing continuing support for finished projects

Reports project status to the project managers and department supervisor/manager

Update drawings to ‘as-built’ status at the completion of the project

Required Skills / Abilities

Ability to multi-task and maintain deadlines while ensuring quality in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Self-motivated, with the ability to operate independently and with supervision

Must have good organizational and leadership skills

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient with MS Office Software including Word, Excel & Outlook

Proficient with personal computers and experience using Microsoft Windows operating systems

Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical

Advanced knowledge of 480vac and 600vac 3-phase power

Ability to calculate system loads and design panels to accommodate requirements

Proficient with 120vac and/or 24VDC controls circuits

Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC/PLC Controllers or similar automation controllers a plus

Ability to design I/O architectures to accommodate system requirements

Knowledge of safety PLCs and safety systems or similar a plus

Knowledge of industrial control systems including PLC and HMI systems

Knowledge of industrial communication networks such as Ethernet/IP & AS-Interface

Proficient with system layouts, schematics and other controls system drawings

Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting using various hand tools and meters

Knowledge of UL508A, NFPA70 and NFPA79

Education & Experience

Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET), Computer Science (BSCS), Computer Engineering (BSCE), Computer Engineering Technology (BSCET) or equivalent experience

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience designing industrial controls systems

Experience in the material handling/equipment controls industry preferred but not required

Work Environment

Ability to work effectively in a warehouse and/or construction environment for system testing

Climbing ladders and moving around on platforms to maneuver in and around equipment

Flexibility to travel around the country, often via air with the ability to travel 20-30%, upon a calendar year basis to job sites both domestically and abroad. Travel may include weekends and/or holidays.

Ability to work non-traditional hours that may on occasion include nights, weekends and/or holidays

Physical Requirements

Capable of working in a construction site environment (no air conditioning, dusty, loud etc.) and following all site safety rules such as wearing personal protective equipment (hard hats, safety shoes, hearing protection, etc.)

Ability to frequently move about the work site to access equipment, etc. and remain standing stationary for extended periods of time.

EEO Statement:

Trew and its companies are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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