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Electrical Engineer

Richmond, VA

Posted: 04/15/2024 Industry: Engineering Job Number: 30076

Job Description

We have an immediate need for an Electrical Engineer in the Richmond, VA area. This is a direct hire opportunity with excellent benefits and relocation assistance available.

Base salary is $100,000-$110,000, dependent on relevant experience.

Job Description:
  • This position is responsible for hardware and software design for machine and/or control systems, working in conjunction with the Control Specialist to issue, maintain, and update project-related documentation. 
  • Responsibilities include assisting assembly during system build, machine/system check out, field service assistance, and installation as required.
  • Electrical Machine Design which includes all power, control systems, and electrical diagrams required to meet the customer’s specifications for each project assigned.
  • Design control systems from concept to completion. 
  • Assemble complete and accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for the Machine/System design
  • Design and develop Machine/System Programs.
  • Design and develop Machine/System Operator Interface programs.
  • Provide field service technicians remote support during system service calls, installation, and commissioning
  • Provide detailed reports defining the issues you have found during troubleshooting specific pieces of equipment.
  • Provide on-site troubleshooting and startup support as needed
  • Provide solutions for End of Life (EOL) components within internal systems to support customer needs.
  • Determine spare parts list.
  • Assist the Applications Engineering and Product Managers during the scoping phase of a potential project
  • Other tasks or duties as assigned
Required:
  • BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field.  A combination of an AA degree and a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience will be considered instead of a bachelor’s degree.
  • 5+ years of Electrical/electrical engineering experience.
  • Ability to understand and design electrical control schematic ladder diagrams 
  • PLC programming skills necessary to make a machine function properly and safely
  • Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC and Operator Interface hardware and software (primarily Compact Logix and Panel View Plus series)
  • Ability to specify, assist with installation, debug and start-up of electrical control and power system equipment
  • Working knowledge of industrial electrical and control systems  600 VAC and less, control systems, Motors, servos, low voltage DC devices and sensors
  • Understand and have the capability to apply electrical codes and regulations such as NFPA 70, NFPA 79 and UL 508a as well as agency approvals to control systems manufactured on-site.
  • Proven project management skills
  • Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills
  • Proven problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Dynamics 365
  • Knowledge of industrial communications (Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus, etc.)
  • Operator interface programming skills necessary to run machine easily and without confusion
  • Be able to understand how a machine mechanically functions.
  • Be able to apply electrical components to a control system to make the machine run as designed
Please submit resume to: wendyc@selectek.com
Wendy Colaiacovo 678-802-6616

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