What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Engineer position at Adcole?
About Adcole: Founded in 1957, Adcole is a world leader in industrial metrology equipment, specializing in machines for measuring precision cylindrical and rotating components. Serving industries like automotive, heavy/medium diesel, and industrial machinery, we manufacture exclusively in Massachusetts and ship globally.
Headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, Adcole employs around 100 people across 5 locations worldwide. Our team of talented engineers, many of whom have been with us for over 15 years, develop and manufacture innovative products. Our positive work environment has led to long tenures and career-long commitments.
What We Offer:
- Generous benefits package: medical/dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, 401K program, and vacation/sick time.
- Investment in training, technology, and product innovation to support significant growth.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
Position Summary: We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering team, reporting to the VP of Engineering. You will play a crucial role in developing and improving our metrology gages, focusing on electrical system development, prototype testing, and transitioning components to manufacturing. This hands-on position requires strong design skills, creative thinking, and efficient teamwork on multiple projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- System Development: Design electrical architecture, wiring for industrial machines, electrical panels, digital/analog circuits, and DC-DC switching power supplies.
- Documentation Support: Create and update electrical wiring diagrams, correct electrical drawings, and generate PCB manufacturing packages.
- Manufacturing Support: Address PCB manufacturing questions, find substitutes for obsolete components, assist assemblers, troubleshoot systems, and guide Field Service Engineers.
- Motion Control System Design: Develop control systems, Brushless DC Servo Motor Controls, test/maintain/modify systems, and work with microcontrollers and FPGA (C and VHDL/Verilog).
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Master's desired but not required).
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years in a related field.
- Skills:
- Fundamental knowledge of control and electrical system design for automated industrial systems.
- Leadership and team management.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Self-starter with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong prototyping skills and hands-on engineering lab experience.
Join us at Adcole, where innovation meets dedication, and help us continue to set industry standards in metrology equipment. Apply now to be a part of our dynamic and growing team!
