St Paul, Minnesota, USA
4 days ago
Mechanical Designer

Summary:

Under the direction of the Electrical Engineering Manager, the Electrical Designer I is responsible for supporting and creating low-level complexity electrical designs and wiring diagrams for a variety of industrial data acquisition and control modules related to the testing of various jet engines. The Electrical Designer I will work with the support and guidance of Electrical Engineers to complete assigned tasks in compliance with the quality and standards.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Create low-level detailed wiring diagrams for various industrial data acquisition, control systems, and cable assemblies using AutoCAD Electrical.

·        Work under the supervision and guidance of electrical engineers to complete assigned tasks on schedule and budget to ensure cost-effective designs in compliance with specified technical and contractual requirements.

·        Create designs and drawings that comply with industry standards.

·       Provide feedback to engineering management on work progress and status.

·        Work closely with a team of electrical engineers, drafters, and management to help develop project deliverables.

·        Work in accordance with Engineering Design process and Quality Management System.

·        Acquire ongoing knowledge necessary to perform job assignments and to improve technology, products, and processes through company training opportunities.

·        Obtain information from specifications, sketches, customer layout drawings and instructions furnished by electrical engineers and convert the information into detailed drawings under supervision.

·        Actively participate in a continuous improvement culture providing recommendations and implementing enhancements to current methods and procedures.

·        Other duties as assigned.

 

Education/Experience:

·        Associate degree in Electrical Technology or related field or 2+ years related industry experience required.

·        High School diploma or GED required.

·        Regulatory experience with CE and ATEX is preferred.

·        Experience designing electrical systems using AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent in one or more of the following areas:

o   Data acquisition and control systems

o   Power distribution systems

o   Wiring harnesses and junction boxes

o   Building electrical ducting and services

 

Qualifications:

·        Basic understanding of simple electrical design concepts, standards, and practices.

·        Must demonstrate exceptional communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questions where clarification is needed.

·        Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; actively seeks opportunities to improve quality and monitors own work to ensure quality is met.

·        Self-motivated, organized, able to multi-task, prioritize and excel in a fast-paced environment.

·        Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the firm.

·        Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office programs to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

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