OpenArc - Empowering Your Career. As a leading IT staffing firm, we are dedicated to connecting talented professionals with your ideal opportunities. We are currently seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer to join our client’s organization and contribute to their ongoing success.
Job summary
The Electrical Engineer will assemble, test, troubleshoot and modify electrical equipment and systems under the supervision of the electrical manager with the goal of developing and maintaining advanced applied electrical engineering methods. The Electrical Engineer will be involved in maintaining existing equipment and the development of new equipment and processes, when necessary.
Responsibilities:
- Assembles, tests, and troubleshoots motor control devices, switch panels, transformers, generator windings, solenoids, hydraulic, pneumatic and other electrical equipment and systems.
- Modifies electrical systems to correct functional deviations.
- Knowledge of and ability to program and troubleshoot PLCs.
- Diagnoses cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and performs preventative and corrective maintenance.
- Develops wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and engineering specifications for system or equipment modifications or expansion and directs personnel performing routine installation and maintenance duties.
- Plans, directs, and records periodic electrical testing, and recommends or initiates modification or replacement of equipment which fails to meet acceptable operating standards.
- Oversees new production installations and projects.
- Identifies potential areas of product and process improvement; recommends and assists with development of appropriate solutions.
- Involved in the development of new methods to improve product quality and automation.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Experience with AC and DC motor drive systems.
- Knowledge of power distribution systems, 480V to 25Kv.
- Understanding of NFPA 70E and OSHA requirements.
- Process control and automation experience.
- Fluent in AutoCad. 2 to 5 years of experience with AutoCad required.
- Experience in PLCs, HMI, SCADA and networking.
- Proven ability to identify, assess and solve problems.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must be able to travel within western PA and surrounding area to perform field work and service customers. Local travel within the Greater Pittsburgh metro area will be frequent.
At OpenArc, we prioritize your career success and strive to build exceptional technical teams for our clients. By understanding your experience and aspirations, we ensure to present you with rewarding and fulfilling opportunities.
As an employee of OpenArc and our clients, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package.
OpenArc is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.