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Electrical Engineer II
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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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Electrical Engineer II
role at
Trew .
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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