Company Description

From concept to design to execution, be part of the team that gets everyday products to people.

Do you want to have an impact on creating products from today’s top brands? Does having a company care about your career today and into the future motivate you? Does an environment where your opinions matter excite you? Are you a natural born tinkerer? If so, you have found your next calling!

Grantek is a recognized leading provider of integrated automation, smart manufacturing and industrial information solutions in the global marketplace. Our clients are some of the worlds most respected Fortune 100 companies and recognized consumer brands: Mondelez, Brita, MolsonCoors, Coca-Cola, Kraft-Heinz, to name a few.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package, retirement plan, company paid benefits, flexible work hours, and an education/career development program. For more information on what Grantek offers, visit: https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1366407

We are committed to providing a positive and healthy corporate culture, one that empowers employees, promotes knowledge-sharing, and encourages strong friendships and social connections amongst all team members. We are a team of dedicated Engineers and Designers with an average of 7 years’ tenure at Grantek. The vast majority of our employees have started off their careers at Grantek and have grown into successful senior team members who are integral to our client's manufacturing processes.

Job Description

The Electrical Designer will carry out varied electrical design assignments including the design, analysis, and testing of electrical control systems and quantification of hardware, plus writing technical documentation.

• ​​​​Design, develop, analyze, and specify electrical control systems and associated hardware.
• Create bidding and scope documentation, and participate in developing user and system design functional specifications.
• Perform risk assessments, material procurement, and basic logistics.
• Troubleshoot electrical installations per project scope and complete commissioning summaries with client approval.
• Conduct routine technical surveys or inspections and prepare reports.
• Generate contractor schedules and work plans.
• Run bidding meetings, perform contractor walkthroughs, and ensure compliance with permits and site requirements.
• Develop budgets and requirements for construction activities.
• Monitor on-site subcontractors for safety compliance and quality of work.
• Assist in establishing guides, devising new approaches, and applying existing criteria in new manners.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and customer standards/practices.
• Develop and maintain key client relationships and attend vendor meetings.

Technologies Used: 

• AutoCAD 2012/2014. 
• Strong working knowledge of the following Manufacture hardware (Allen Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5 and SLC 500, Siemens S5 & S7 & TI, Omron, Modicon, GE, etc.) for specification of the following;
•  PLC I/O Modules o PLC I/O buses (Profibus, Fieldbus, DeviceNet, etc.)
• PLC Communications (Ethernet) o Motor Starters. Overloads, Relays and Operator Controls o Field Sensors (Level, Pressure, Temperature, Proximity switches, Encoders, Resolvers etc.)
•  Variable Frequency Drives o Servo Motion Control products (AB, Reliance, Pacific Scientific, Emerson, etc.) o Pneumatic Control products
•  Hydraulic Control products o Safety Monitoring Relays, PLCs, Category 3 Level 1 Electrical Designer/Engineer Expectations

Qualifications

• Have at least one of the following: Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics. Engineering Degree, related technical certificate/diploma, CET designation, or Licensed Electrician certificate.
• Utilizes basic electrical design methods and techniques to solve problems.
•  0 - 2 years of relevant industry experience.
• Excellent people skills and strong communication ability.
• Proficient at reading drawings and schematics.
• Flexible with travel, b/w 30-50% (USA and Canada).

Additional Information

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to provide Grantekians with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.