Electrical Engineer
Mestek Machinery
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- $67,500-85,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for the safe operation, design, and debugging of process and automation control systems. Source and recommend appropriate vendors.
- Must have the ability to create master plans, automation strategy, software configuration, and troubleshoot complex issues that arise.
- Work with the Engineering Manager to establish and enforce design, design change control, and design and program documentation standards for electrical engineering activities.
- Write and debug multiple station PLC code and write device drivers.
- Program MMI devices and design interface circuitry.
- Determine power and load requirements along with restrictions.
- Design logic system for functions such as sequence and timing control.
- Design and draft diagram of cable connections.
- Create processes and controls for design verification.
- Create quality testing procedures and tools.
- Willingness and desire to take complete ownership and responsibility for projects.
- Identify performance issues on new or existing equipment, perform root cause analysis, and suggest possible solutions.
- Proactively contribute to brainstorming and whiteboard sessions regarding new designs and productively critique existing designs led by other team members.
- Thrive at working closely in a multi-disciplinary team including mechanical, electrical, software, controls, etc.
- Performs or assists with equipment and material test studies.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- BSEE, BSME: 0-5+ years’ experience in the industrial automation industry.
- Knowledge of current technology & applicable electrical codes related to job duties (UL/CSA/CE).
- Working knowledge of major brand PLC’s and control devices: AB, Siemens, B&R, etc.
- Knowledge of electromechanical relations of an entire automation system.
- Motivation to contribute to the improvement of engineering procedures.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Excellent technical skills, strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge and interpretation of code compliance requirements and industry standards.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment.
- Experience working in or closely with machine shops is a plus (welding, milling, turning, sheet metal, etc).
- Knowledge and experience with 3D Cad software. Autodesk inventor (preferred), Solidworks, or others.
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance