Electrical Engineer - Connecticut - Schneider Electric

Description

Electrical Engineer - ASCO Power

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:

1. Produce required documentation for fabrication purposes by researching custom specifications, industry standards and evaluating manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.
2. Provides engineering information by answering questions and requests.
3. Resolves differences between design and fabrication requirements by making determinations such as modifying design verses sending parts back to the vendor.
4. Works with Test in troubleshooting designs and completing projects by freely and openly collaborating with Test Technicians.
5. Maintains Product and company reputation by complying with applicable regulations and standards.
6. Expected to work with assistance from other sources such as engineering, project management, purchasing etc...
7. 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.

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 Basic Digital Logic AutoCAD

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ladder Logic GE Proficy Software or Modicon Control Expert Software.
• File Management Software, Jobscope/JDE, Promis-E Software.
• PLC or script-based programming knowledge.
• Basic Protective Relaying applications.

Education and/or Experience (Electrical):

• 4 year engineering degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering.
• Ideally three or more years of professional experience in OEM design activities, meeting schedules and providing technical support.