What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Designer position at Parr Instrument Company?
Position Title
Electrical Designer
Reports To
Engineering Manager
Company Overview
Parr Instrument Company is engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of laboratory instruments that are used for: testing fuels, conducting chemical reactions and experiments that require elevated temperature and pressure. Having devoted its attention specifically to these specialty products for over one hundred years, Parr Instrument Company has developed a reputation among chemists and scientists throughout the world as the leader in its product lines of top-quality laboratory equipment. The company is headquartered in Moline, Illinois with approximately 100 employees.
Position Overview
The electrical designer will be engaged in the design of electrical and electromechanical products as well as control systems for custom-ordered laboratory equipment. The successful candidate will create designs, assembly drawings, detail drawings, schematics and bills of material. Additionally, the designer will participate in multifunctional teams developing new products, which are the basis for future success and growth of the company. Application of relevant national and international codes and standards is required.
Position Responsibilities:
- Design control systems used to operate products and systems such as mechanical, thermal, and heat transfer systems.
- Research and evaluate replacement electrical components as required by obsolescence and cost savings.
- Work as a member of a team designing and developing new products.
- Analyze sales orders and customer requirements to evaluate feasibility of design and adherence to quality requirements.
- Support assembly and testing activities to ensure products and systems conform to sound engineering design, relevant codes and customer specifications.
- Work with other departments to identify and develop practical and novel solutions for customers.
- Communicate effectively with both internal and external customers as well as suppliers to identify needs and evaluate alternative technical solutions.
- Ensure sound engineering practices are followed in accordance with ISO 9001:2015, ASME, PED, CSA, CE and various other certification bodies.
- Provide advanced technical support to sales staff for the preparation of quotations and service-related inquiries.
- Initiate, evaluate, and complete engineering changes of standard product offerings.
Required Qualifications
Associate’s degree in electrical, electrical design or related (relevant work experience considered).
1-5 years electrical design experience.
Strong technical knowledge of electrical principles.
Software knowledge: MS Office, 2D and 3D CAD (AutoCAD and SolidWorks preferred).
Ability to read assembly prints, schematics and bills of material.
Ability to apply relevant national and international codes and standards.
Ability to work in a self-directed manner on assigned tasks.
How to Apply
Submit Cover Letter and Resume to Parr Instrument Company Human Resources Department: job@parrinst.com. No phone calls or walk-ins please.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Ability to Commute:
- Moline, IL 61265 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Moline, IL 61265: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $70,000