Electrical Engineer II

Department: Client Opportunities

Location: Cleveland, OH

Employment Type: FullTime

Company Overview:

Join a family owned & operated company with 42+ years of stability & growth with industry leading products that are 100% manufactured in the USA!

With headquarters in Cleveland OH and regional facilities in Houston TX, Atlanta GA, and Reno NV, our client is North America’s largest manufacturer of flexible metal hose and metal bellows expansion joints, with over 450,000 square feet of manufacturing space.

Founded in 1982, our client has established itself as the first choice in metal hose and metal expansion joints for industrial markets including power generation, refining and petrochemical, steel, pulp and paper, chemical processing, marine and offshore, liquid terminals, and bulk material handling.

Our client is passionate about providing customer-driven designs, manufacturing excellence, and superior service. Innovation and application expertise are the cornerstones of their identity and the fuel for their growth.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Electrical Engineer II will design, wire, program, test, and troubleshoot custom equipment used in the manufacturing of company products.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, document, and implement complex machine control systems

• Troubleshoot and repair complex machine control systems

• Verify safe reliable machine operation and initiate corrective action

• Evaluate and source cost effective replacement parts

• Create and edit programs for PLCs, HMIs, and Motion Controllers

• Estimate cost and completion date for assigned project(s)

• Layout and wire complex panels, controls, and machine control systems

• Analyze and recommend improvements to equipment

• Complete assigned projects independently

• Handle confidential information on a regular basis

• Provide technical guidance to Electrical Engineer I and Electrical Technician I

• Perform other duties as directed by the Machine Engineering Supervisor and/or the Lead Electrical Engineer

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma with a minimum of 15 years; or BSEE or BSEET degree with 10 years of experience

• Familiar with NEC, UL508A, and Industrial control application best practices

• Must have all basic tools

• Industrial control and power system design and troubleshooting

• Read, create, and evaluate electrical schematics

• Good advanced math skills

• Familiar with programming PLCs, HMIs, drives, and motion controls

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as required

• Ability to use a computer and software as required

• Project management and technical leadership

COMPETENCIES

• Accountability

• Analytical/Problem solving/Decision Making

• Communication Skills

• Computer Skills

• Interpersonal Skills

• Quality

• Safety

• Team Effectiveness

• Time Management

• Value/trust/Integrity

SKILLS

• Electrical safe work practices

• Proficient with electrical measurement tools.

• Good communication and decision making abilities.

• Extensive analytical and problem solving abilities.

• Able to self-manage and self-motivate effectively.

• Possess adaptability and flexibility traits.

• Strong knowledge of all relevant industry practices and standards.

• Strong administrative computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office).

• Proficient with CAD, PLC and HMI programming tools.

• Effective internal and external relationship management abilities.

• Strong technical and interpersonal communication.

• Strong business ethics and values.

• Strong planning and organizational abilities.

• Aggressively maintains integrity and trustworthiness.

• Maintain a customer focus in all duties and directives.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Walk up to a ¼ mile at a time.

• Bend, squat and/or reach as needed.

• Ability to use hand and power tools.

• Must understand and speak English.

• Sitting, standing, walking, lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 lbs.