Project Electrical Design Engineer

Project Electrical Design Engineer
Milwaukee, WI
Direct Full time

Qualifications:
BSEE degree preferred
5+ years of experience as Electrical Project Design Engineer
5+ years of electrical project experience including design, troubleshooting, and commissioning
PLC Ladder Logic programming experience (Siemens and Rockwell preferred, 2+ years developing original programs not just maintenance)
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems with circuit breakers, transformers, motor starters, contactors, relays, AC/DC inverters, braking resistors
Experience with overhead cranes, hoists, or material handling equipment
Ability to read and design single line diagrams, schematics, panel layouts, interconnect, and conduit drawings
Strong understanding of electrical codes and ability to calculate wire sizes, drive sizes, braking resistors, transformers for systems up to 800V DC and 4160V AC
Excellent customer relations attitude with solution-oriented mindset
Willingness to travel 10-15% domestic and international
On-site position in New Berlin, WI

Responsibilities:
Function as lead electrical/software engineer at site/office and provide technical supervision to other electrical engineers, technicians, and craft workers
Troubleshoot and update/modify computer programs such as PLC code and HMI programs that automate specific business processes
Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and solve problems by working with engineers, service technicians, and cross-functional teams
Lead Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) with customers, going through procedures step-by-step to prove equipment works as intended
Calculate wire sizes, drive sizes, braking resistors, transformers, contactors, and overload protection using appropriate electrical codes and standards
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