What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Electrical Automation Engineer position at Apex Systems?
Job Details
Job#: 2071803
Job Description:
Job Title: Principal Electrical Engineer
Education & Experience Requirements:
The following degrees in Engineering, Computer Science, Science or closely related academic field:
(MS)& 7-12 Years Relevant Experience
OR
(BS)& 10-15 Years Relevant Experience
OR
(AS)& 13-18 Years Relevant Experience
OR
Relevant Industry Experience of 15-20 Years
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform electrical design of various complex products for the military, primarily Navy, including: VFD's, control panels, switchboards, and custom internal components such as EMI filters.
Analyze customer specifications for key design requirements and serves as an approval authority for design compliance for peer designs.
Analyze the applicability of various Military Specifications/Standards for new technology designs and serves as an approval authority for design compliance for peer designs.
Perform electrical simulation and other analyses using software and hand calculations to provide design confidence for real-world performance requirements as well as review and approval of peer analyses.
Serve as the review and approval authority for drawings and technical documentation for peers.
Work with other departments, such as programs, production, and quality, to provide timely technical solutions to production issues, and reduce bottlenecks for highly complex issues or provide guidance to lower-level engineering team solutions.
Create supplemental work instructions, technical documentation, test procedures and more to support engineering deliverables to internal and external customers.
Attend meetings and conferences on engineering and continuous improvement matters and makes decisions on behalf of engineering department leadership.
Work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines to solve highly complex engineering design challenges.
Assist with on-site and off-site testing to support the qualification of equipment for use onboard Navy ships (Shock, Vibration, Electromagnetic Interference, and other Environmental tests) independently or provides guidance to on site support team.
Create definition of on-site qualification confidence testing methods and evaluation criteria.
Perform Factory Acceptance Testing on completed equipment independently or provide guidance to lower-level engineering team for successful completion.
Serve as the lead engineer for design projects, collaborating with Program Management to ensure timely completion of project deliverables.
Serve as the engineering representative for customer meetings, formal design reviews, and conferences.
Provide mentorship and development for the junior engineering staff.
Assist engineering leadership with new project estimating and bid/no bid decisions.
Basic Qualifications:
Expert knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practical application.
Expert in the use of 2D CAD software.
Expert in electrical integration best practices
Thorough understanding of electrical simulation and analysis with working experience.
Thorough understanding of electrical integration best practices.
Must be able to work and communicate effectively with other team members, other departments, and leadership.
Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities
Willingness to learn and accept and provide mentoring.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office products
Ability to communicate work progress against a given budget and/or due date.
Provide budgets and completion dates for the team as the lead engineer.
Highly Experienced with MIL qualification testing (Electromagnetic Interference, Power Quality)
Highly proficient in technical writing.
Exceptional Qualifications/Experiences:
Expert in Software and/or Programming (TIA Portal, WinCC, Studio5000, FactoryTalk, Labview, etc.)
Expert with Programming languages (ladder, structured text, C, C , etc.)
Expert in AutoCAD software or electrical schematic design software
Strong ability to provide mentoring.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Job Description:
Job Title: Principal Electrical Engineer
Education & Experience Requirements:
The following degrees in Engineering, Computer Science, Science or closely related academic field:
(MS)& 7-12 Years Relevant Experience
OR
(BS)& 10-15 Years Relevant Experience
OR
(AS)& 13-18 Years Relevant Experience
OR
Relevant Industry Experience of 15-20 Years
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform electrical design of various complex products for the military, primarily Navy, including: VFD's, control panels, switchboards, and custom internal components such as EMI filters.
Analyze customer specifications for key design requirements and serves as an approval authority for design compliance for peer designs.
Analyze the applicability of various Military Specifications/Standards for new technology designs and serves as an approval authority for design compliance for peer designs.
Perform electrical simulation and other analyses using software and hand calculations to provide design confidence for real-world performance requirements as well as review and approval of peer analyses.
Serve as the review and approval authority for drawings and technical documentation for peers.
Work with other departments, such as programs, production, and quality, to provide timely technical solutions to production issues, and reduce bottlenecks for highly complex issues or provide guidance to lower-level engineering team solutions.
Create supplemental work instructions, technical documentation, test procedures and more to support engineering deliverables to internal and external customers.
Attend meetings and conferences on engineering and continuous improvement matters and makes decisions on behalf of engineering department leadership.
Work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines to solve highly complex engineering design challenges.
Assist with on-site and off-site testing to support the qualification of equipment for use onboard Navy ships (Shock, Vibration, Electromagnetic Interference, and other Environmental tests) independently or provides guidance to on site support team.
Create definition of on-site qualification confidence testing methods and evaluation criteria.
Perform Factory Acceptance Testing on completed equipment independently or provide guidance to lower-level engineering team for successful completion.
Serve as the lead engineer for design projects, collaborating with Program Management to ensure timely completion of project deliverables.
Serve as the engineering representative for customer meetings, formal design reviews, and conferences.
Provide mentorship and development for the junior engineering staff.
Assist engineering leadership with new project estimating and bid/no bid decisions.
Basic Qualifications:
Expert knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practical application.
Expert in the use of 2D CAD software.
Expert in electrical integration best practices
Thorough understanding of electrical simulation and analysis with working experience.
Thorough understanding of electrical integration best practices.
Must be able to work and communicate effectively with other team members, other departments, and leadership.
Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities
Willingness to learn and accept and provide mentoring.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office products
Ability to communicate work progress against a given budget and/or due date.
Provide budgets and completion dates for the team as the lead engineer.
Highly Experienced with MIL qualification testing (Electromagnetic Interference, Power Quality)
Highly proficient in technical writing.
Exceptional Qualifications/Experiences:
Expert in Software and/or Programming (TIA Portal, WinCC, Studio5000, FactoryTalk, Labview, etc.)
Expert with Programming languages (ladder, structured text, C, C , etc.)
Expert in AutoCAD software or electrical schematic design software
Strong ability to provide mentoring.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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