What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Techcrane International, LLC?
Job Purpose: Design, develop, test or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components or systems for industrial machinery.
Essential Functions
Essential Functions
- Confer with engineers, customers and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products.
- Design, implement, maintain and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products and systems for industrial purposes.
- Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks that include but are not limited to 3D modeling and schematic creation.
- Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentations and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes and customer requirements.
- Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction and installations standards and specifications.
- Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
- Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
- Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems and topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
- Troubleshoot issues and recommend remedial measures
- Must have Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; NEC, IEC, NFPA, and related normative standards knowledge is highly preferred.
- Proficient in drawing practices and procedures (drafting and modeling practices).
- Cursory knowledge in marine crane design; knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials.
- Experience using CAD tools, solid modeling software, electrical simulation and other engineering computer programs.
- Proficient in MS Office and general computer applications.
- Must be detail-oriented and thorough; able to solve complex problems and make decisions.
- Good communication and time-management skills.
- Must have valid drivers license
- Will spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, bend or kneel; reach with hands and arms.
- Use hands to handle or operate standard office equipment and measuring devices.
- Near vision and ability to adjust focus; able to talk and hear; ability to visualize.
- May spend long hours in intense concentration requiring attention to detail and accuracy.
- There are a number of deadlines associated with this position which may cause significant stress.
- May be required to climb and balance; work at heights.
- Occasionally lift materials and supplies.
- Will spend majority of time in office setting.
- May occasionally spend time in warehouse, assembly shop and welding shop.
- Noise level is usually low to moderate but may be very loud.
- May involve hazardous materials, fumes, moving parts/equipment, electrical shock risk, extreme heat (welding) and extreme cold (liquid nitrogen).
- Severe hot weather is likely and severe cold weather is possible on occasions when working outside of office.