Electrical Engineer
Weidmueller

Electrical Engineer
Richmond, VA

Designs printed wiring boards, industrial control interface products and equipment. Works with the customer to develop job specifications and requirements. Ensures designs are in accordance with applicable codes and standards. Understands business constraints and incorporates them into the design of the product.

Description:

• Develops electrical interface printed wiring board designs for the industrial control market
  
• Designs are in compliance with applicable building and industry codes and standards
  
• Designs wiring diagrams/schematics, layouts, bill of materials and other drawings as necessary for assembly and wiring of low voltage control equipment
  
• Designs drawings for systems based on written or verbal descriptions from customers or quotations
  
• Consults with customers, sales and department team lead to resolve discrepancies in function of equipment requirements and to verify completeness and accuracy of design
  
• Works closely with all departments within the organization to insure that the drawings and designs convey the correct information and are error free
  
• Provides technical information concerning product application, wiring, troubleshooting and other related issues to customers and departments within the organization
  
• Develops and implements processes that will improve productivity and reduce costs in the overall manufacturing process
  
• Assists production department with implementation of new processes and quality assurance procedures
  
• Performs other duties as directed or assigned by management
  
• Ensures thorough familiarity with and compliance to all Environmental, Safety and Security Policies while performing assigned duties in accordance with those policies
  
• Conducts tasks in accordance with applicable health, safety, quality, and environmental and security regulations (state/federal laws, ISO 9001, CFR 1910 OSHA) as well as Company policies and procedures
  
• Responsible for notifying your direct supervisor, manager and/or a member of the Executive Staff of any risks associated with the Quality Management System
  

• BSEE required. Other technical degree and or experience may be considered. Prior experience with Industrial control and interface products required. Previous printed wiring board layout and design experience is required
  
• Experience with the design and layout of printed wiring boards. Knowledge of IPC standards a plus
  
• Thorough understanding of Programmable Logic Controls & their interface with field level devices
  
• Needs strong background in electrical/mechanical design and drafting with ability to read and create drawings
  
• Must be able to read, interpret, and use NEC, UL, CSA, standards and customer-supplied documentation
  
• Must be able to interpret documents such as electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
  
• Able to work with minimum supervision and capable of self-checking for completeness and accuracy of work produced
  
• A strong background in AutoCAD software and Microsoft Office programs is a must. Inventor software knowledge is a plus
  
• Must have and maintain an understanding of current technology in the Industrial Controls Industry as related to job responsibilities
  
• Must be a self-starter and able to contribute in design reviews
  
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  
• Must be able to solve practical problems and deal with situations where only limited standardization exists
  
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills
  
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills in order manage several assignments at one time