What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer position at Control Infotech Inc?
Provide engineering/technical expertise to solve complex problems in a specific area of design, with some supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills in the electrical engineering field and work with greater independence. Use AutoCAD Electrical platform to provide design and drafting support to the project by preparing panel layouts, detail panel drawings, electrical schematics, network sketches, and wiring diagrams. Makes copies of drawings and maintains information regarding changes to project design drawings. Makes design-level decisions but refers more complex questions/problems to senior engineers or supervisors.
Responsibilities
- Attend and contribute to internal and external handover and kickoff meetings.
- Professionally represent the company when interacting with clients and vendors.
- Manage electrical design aspects of assigned projects and be responsible for meeting project commitments including design releases, schedules, and material selection.
- Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical 2021 or later with a high degree of skill in using smart blocks and assigning attributes in design drawings.
- Create and revise production drawings (detail and assembly drawings).
- Make final sketches of proposed drawings, checking dimensions of parts, electrical connections, and interconnection requirements for the entire project.
- Utilize knowledge of design engineering practices, mathematics, building materials, and other physical sciences to complete drawings.
- Draft detailed multi-view drawings of electrical panels and control systems.
- Draw finished designs from sketches.
- Follow drafting and industry norms (UL508A/ANSI) and company’s engineering standards.
- Follow and maintain an organized file system for production drawings.
- Convert existing production drawings to AutoCAD Electrical 2021 or later.
- Communicate with QA, engineering, and manufacturing regarding new and revised prints.
- Assist in panel testing and inspections following Control Infotech standards.
Qualifications
- Advanced understanding of engineering theories and principles.
- Advanced understanding of practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing/presenting recommendations for review/approval.
- Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
Travel Requirements
This position will involve some local travel.
Competencies
- Technical Capacity
- Communications Proficiency
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Collaboration Skills
Computer Skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe, AutoCAD Electrical 2021 or higher, Autodesk Vault.
Skills for Panel Testing
- Knowledge of Electrical safety standards & procedures
- Use of testing equipment
- Ability to read electrical schematics
- Troubleshooting skills
- Overall attention to detail