What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Designer position at Thermon?
Who are we?
Located in Morristown, TN 45 minutes northeast of Knoxville, Precision Boilers manufactures industry-leading electric and fuel-fired hot water boilers and steam generators plus a wide range of accessories such as deaerators and blowdown tanks. Founded in 1946, Precision Boilers' first product was the sump pump. Over the years the company has continued to grow and add new products including the industry recognized High Voltage Jet (HVJ) Electrode Boiler. As a leading employer in the Morristown area, the company maintains a state-of-the-art facility with a well-trained and stable workforce.
What is the opportunity?
Reporting to the Supervisor, Engineering (electrical), your Electrical Designer expertise will help us produce world-class heating and boiler solutions for our clients. Grow with us as we introduce new and pioneering products. Enjoy respect and recognition for your contributions as we continue to innovate!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties may be assigned.
- Design electrical circuits for all product lines.
- Prepare schematics / wiring diagrams using CAD software.
- Select components to meet the customer specifications and code requirements.
- Assure compliance of products with applicable (NEC, NFPA, UL, CSA) codes.
- Check with shop assemblers to confirm that they fabricate units as designed and that the design is practical (controls are accessible and are safely located, etc.).
- Assist customers and service technicians with troubleshooting of controls and circuits.
- Write technical documents and descriptions of the operation of electrical circuits. These include electrical system descriptions and operating instructions to be used in instruction manuals provided to customers.
- Assist other departments as needed.
- Assist the Electrical Engineers and Managers with various tasks as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
The above are considered essential duties and are illustrative of those job tasks, which are fundamental. Employees may be required to perform additional related duties as may be assigned by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience:
- Associate degree or certification in Electrical Technology, Drafting or Designing
- Entry level position
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Ability to read all applicable drawings, including mechanical, electrical and instrumentation.
- Must have expertise and proficiency with basic office computer software (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, etc.)
- Proficient with 2D CAD software for creating and editing drawings
- Experience with Solid Works a plus
- Boiler industry experience a plus
Skills and Abilities:
- Must have expertise and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Projects, and Access, etc.
- Proficient with SolidWorks for creating and editing drawings.
- ASME pressure vessel controls and code experience a plus
- Knowledge of PLC capabilities a plus.
Physical Demands:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to regularly travel to trade shows and manufacturing locations.
Work Environment:
This position must perform tasks that involve mainly office exposure, sitting behind a desk performing tasks on a computer. Most of their time, the employee will spend time in the office with low to moderate exposure to noise, heat, and cold environment, other physical requirements include walking, bending, hand dexterity, speaking, seeing, and lifting/moving up to 15 pounds. Steel toe shoes, earplugs and safety glasses are always required while on the production floor.
Benefits:
- Bonus eligibility.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision.
- Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
- 401k with Company Match.
- Paid Time Off.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Vapor Power International, LLC and VPI Precision Boilers, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Candidates applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application. OPT or H1B Visa Sponsorship is not currently available for this opportunity.
Vapor Power International and Precision Boilers are subsidiaries of Thermon.
Thermon is a global organization that serves the energy, power generation, chemical, food and beverage, commercial, rail and transit and other industries to provide innovative solutions for heating applications by deeply understanding our customers' needs. We specialize in complete flow assurance, process heating, temperature maintenance, freeze protection and environmental monitoring solutions. We care for the environment, and we are a leader in safety performance.
- 1,440 employees in more than 15 countries
- Sales to 85 countries worldwide
- Over 100 independent sales agents and distributors
- Manufacturing facilities in US, Europe, Canada, India, and now in Tennessee and Illinois
For more information about Thermon, please visit: https://thermon.com/
