Electrical Designer - Controls

Worldwide leading manufacturer of food processing and packaging equipment is currently accepting applications for an Electrical Designer in our Controls Department.


General Summary: Responsible for working independently on assigned controls drawings for Alkar and Rapid Pak projects). Develops design drawings in accordance with Company design standards, practices and quality specifications to ensure customer satisfaction.

 

Principal Accountabilities:

·  Prepares drawings or schematics of electronic control systems for Alkar product lines using CAD equipment.

·  Makes and implements control design modifications to facilitate customer’s operation or product line quality issues.

·  Understands and applies Alkar design standards and practices, as well as quality system procedures to the controls design function.

·  Implements in-house design changes to resolve customer field problems and improve product performance and reliability. Recommends solutions to problems. Process change orders and obtains the necessary approvals.

·  Performs additional duties as assigned by Controls Engineering Manager or Sr. Electrical Designer.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

· Two year associate degree in Technology Management or Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) or equivalent experience.

· Proficiency in latest computerized design applications (e.g. AutoCad software).

· Three to five years experience in design work with electrical components and pneumatic drawings preferred. Sound understanding of national, state and local electrical codes.

· Good analytical and problem solving, verbal and written communication skills along with interpersonal and leadership skills to work effectively within a team environment.

· Ability to effectively check all drawings prior to submittal to customers or manufacturing.

 

Areas Supervised:

·  None.

 

Scope Data (budget accountability, operating revenues, organizational unit responsibility, number of employees supervised, other pertinent numeric data):

·  Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

·  Designs jobs that vary in scope; May include Alkar and Rapid Pak projects.

·  Interactions are primarily with internal functions.