Lead Electrical Controls Engineer

Position Title: Lead Electrical Controls Engineer

Reports To: VP & COO

Location: Beaver, PA office

Position Summary

The Lead Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for the specification, design, development, testing, and certification of low voltage electrical panel assemblies and products as part of the c3controls Panel Solutions Group. Additionally this role will interface with customers to gather requirements, identify solutions, and provide sales proposal support. The role will provide input and support into the manufacturing, assembly, and testing processes to ensure product quality and cost.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• The position includes designing low voltage (typically 600 VAC or less) systems for our customer's automated processes
• The position will work independently and as a part of a diverse team of multi-discipline engineers to solve problems and execute projects for industrial and manufacturing clients
• Strict adherence to both customer and department established procedures, standards, and workflows
• Develop electrical system schematics
• Develop panel layouts and bill of materials for applications
• Develop three line diagrams for motor circuits
• Develop cable schedules and conduit layouts (wire routings) if required by the project
• Develop construction work instructions
• Work with Sales, Engineers and potential customers to determine optimal solutions for their applications
• Estimate design and execution time and provide written quotations for sales proposals

Technical Aspects

• Working knowledge of electrical schematic and connection
• Working knowledge of UL508A and NFPA 70 National Electric Code
• Applies engineering principles, practices, and problem solving techniques to all new product design and existing product enhancement activities.
• Conducts research to determine the feasibility, design, operation, and performance of materials, components and devices.
• Performs product design and development activities, including:
• Developing product design concepts and performance specifications.
• Drawing, CAD layout, and creation of graphic models.
• Identifies potential suppliers of required components, materials, and processes.
• Participates in quality team meetings – employs root-cause analysis and defines and implements corrective actions.
• Assists and directs new production releases and training.
• Supports sales and marketing initiatives – provides product technical information/specifications and conducts sales training.
• Has product line responsibilities to assure production quality and cost effective assembly techniques.
• Maintains the integrity of the Engineering drawing and document database.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities; however, while performing the duties of this job, the Lead Engineer will provide guidance in an open and authentic way, and support the managers mission to maintain existing product lines and execute new product development initiatives. The Lead Engineer is responsible for achieving the technical objectives assigned to the Panel Solutions Group.

Required Education and Experience

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, B.S. Electrical Engineering, B.S. Engineering Mechanics, or Equivalent Degree.
• 5-7 years of experience
• Integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to c3controls’ mission
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides…etc.) or equivalent for data analysis, presentations, and written communications
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of major engineering software
• Attention to detail are required; strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key information

Preferred Education and Experience

• 7 years of experience in controls and / or electrical engineering
• Skillful in effectively handling multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment
• Strong analytical and accounting skill-set
• Proven work experience as a team leader

Travel

Minimal/Occasional travel may be required periodically for this position.

Work Environment

This job operates in an onsite professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday.