Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

Position Type: Direct Hire

Position Location: Richmond, IL

Position Salary: $75,000 - $115,000 (Depending on Experience)

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing electrical design engineering support and expertise in the definition, design, development, and testing of a wide variety of products in a custom-designed, engineered-to-order manufacturing environment.
• Work as a key part of the engineering design team, establishes technical approach, evaluates risk and provides engineering solutions that meet or exceed the established product requirements.
• Analyze product specifications and performance requirements to determine designs that can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods.
• Prepare design calculations, product or system layout, detailed drawings, schematics and purchase orders for special components.
• Modify and refine designs, using working models, to conform with customer specifications, production limitations, or changes in design trends.
• Evaluate the feasibility of design ideas, based on factors such as appearance, safety, function, serviceability, budget, and production costs/methods.
• Compile and analyze operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment or product.
• Gather & analyze test data to determine if the design meets functional and performance specifications.
• Lead or participate in design reviews, ensures product requirements are met, engineering intent is maintained, and risks are mitigated prior to release for tooling and production.
• Lead or participate in projects to make improvements (cost-outs, new materials).
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering; Higher Education is a plus
• 5+ years of electrical design experience on dry-type or oil-filled transformers.
• Experience designing medium voltage transformers, disc units, 6, 12 and 24 pulses transformers, phase shifting transformers, grounding transformers (zig-zag or delta-wye)
• Computer software expertise including Excel, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and OPS (or similar electrical design calculation programs).
• Excellent analytic problem-solving skills and written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment while juggling multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong work ethic and professional commitment.

Benefits:

• Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401k + Matching
• PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance (Applicable if needed)