Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer – ASCO Power

East/North Haven, CT (this role will eventually reside in the new North Haven plant)

• May be eligible for relocation assistance in the form of a sign-on bonus
• We offer outstanding benefits (no waiting period on Healthcare and heavily subsidized premiums, strong PTO that escalates rapidly, great 401k match, ESOP

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides engineering design services for assigned projects from the time it is assigned until the time it is commissioned in the field.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Produce required documentation for fabrication purposes by researching custom specifications, industry standards and evaluating manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.
• Provides engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Resolves differences between design and fabrication requirements by making determinations such as modifying design verses sending parts back to the vendor.
• Works with Test in troubleshooting designs and completing projects by freely and openly collaborating with Test Technicians.
• Maintains Product and company reputation by complying with applicable regulations and standards.
• Expected to work with assistance from other sources such as engineering, project management, purchasing etc… With more experience, limited assistance is expected.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluates assigned projects by designing and conducting research around custom specifications and applying degreed level knowledge of electricity and materials.
• Releases projects to manufacturing by assembling bill of materials, generating electrical schematics, point to point interconnects and developing application specific programs and description of operation.
• Maintains drawing and program revisions by issuing Engineering Change Notices.
• May be required to represent assigned engineering functions during Factory Witness Tests.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Some Travel may be required when experience is obtained.
• Will work with Project Management, Applications, Drafting/Design, Test Technicians, Project Team, Engineering Management, Sales, Vendors, Customers, and Service Technicians.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong Work Ethic: Self-motivated and dedicated to completing the task at hand regardless of setbacks.
• Positive Attitude: Focuses on solutions and opportunities when confronted with difficult challenges.
• Flexibility: Adapts to new situations and readily accepts new challenges when the need arises.
• Stability: Remains calm under pressure.
• Coachable: Open to learning new ideas and able to handle criticism.
• Specific Knowledge (Electrical):
• Thorough understanding of the fundamental concepts involved in electrical circuit design, Power Systems, Digital Logic and basic Protective Relaying applications.
• AutoCAD, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, File Management Software, Jobscope/JDE, Promis-E Software, Ladder Logic and GE Proficy Software.
• Awareness and understanding of applicable codes, including NEC, NFPA110, UL508, UL891, UL1008 and UL1558.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE (Electrical):

• 4 year engineering degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering.
• Three or more years of professional experience in OEM design activities, PLC or script-based programming, meeting schedules and providing technical support.