Electrical Design Engineer Supervisor

Description

Who Are We?

Have you ever gone into a grocery store or convenience store for things like milk, bagged salads, or frozen pizza? The coolers and freezers you find those and other food products in are what we do!! Zero Zone is a manufacturer of reach-in and open refrigerated and frozen food display cases as well as the refrigeration systems that work behind the scenes to cool the cases, keeping the food fresh! We also make powerful industrial refrigeration systems for food warehousing, pharmaceuticals, and even ice rinks!

Our company is structured across 2 divisions – the Display Case Division, located in North Prairie, WI, Waukesha, WI, and Mukwonago, WI and the Refrigeration Systems Division, located in Ramsey, MN and Dyersville, IA.

What Are We Like?

At Zero Zone, you will be a valued member of the Zero Zone team, able to take ownership of your own career path. We believe in hard work, teamwork, collaboration, and respect, and we have grown through dedication to our Purpose: “Preserving customer valuables through refrigeration.” For over 60 years, we have been a leader in refrigeration, and our people are well known for exceptional customer service. We also believe we are the COOLEST coworkers (pun intended)! This is an opportunity for you to make a difference in the refrigeration industry with one of the top leading manufacturers in the country! Come grow with us!!

What Can We Offer You?

• Vacation and Personal Hours (after only 30 days!)

• Competitive Wages

• Comprehensive Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D, HSA/FSA, EAP)

• 401k and Profit Sharing

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Flexible Schedules

• Casual Dress Code

• Wellness Programs and Incentives

• Steel Toe Reimbursement

• Employee Engagement Programs

• One-time Home Computer Reimbursement

• And more!

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. 

What Will You Do?

Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, the Electrical Design Engineer Supervisor will research, design, develop, plan, and select components for electromechanical, electronic control systems, as well as direct and/or coordinate activities involved in the fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of commercial and industrial refrigeration products and systems. This is an experienced level position it is expected the Electrical Design Engineer Supervisor will work under minimal supervision and coordinate and direct the work of other engineers and engineering technicians.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designs electrical control systems, generates and modifies electrical schematics and panel layouts, assembles bills of material, develops instructions that describe the installation of control systems, and provide support to other disciplines.

• Designs equipment and specifies the components of products and systems primarily used for commercial refrigeration, industrial refrigeration, and associated electrical power distribution systems.

• Researches and analyzes data - such as customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals - to determine feasibility of design or application of products and systems.

• Communicates with the sales organization or directly with the customer about product and system designs, performance and specifications.

• Designs products and systems to meet system requirements of quality, cost effectiveness, energy efficiency and other predetermined competitive factors.

• Writes proposals and proposal change orders that clearly specify components and overall design of the products and systems.

• Communicates with shop personnel to build products according to specifications.  Coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.

• Evaluates equipment during manufacturing and recommends design modifications as necessary.

• Plans and directs personnel in development of methods and procedures for testing products and systems.

• Perform project cost analysis and implement cost reduction strategies.

• Performs related work as apparent or assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directs 5 to 10 employees in the Engineering Department 

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. These duties include determining work assignments, performance evaluations, wage adjustments and disciplinary matters

• Trains employees by planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising their performance, addressing complaints and resolving problem

• Treats all assigned people in a fair and consistent manner.

• Reinforces the team approach to operations with people assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is preferred.  An Associate’s degree in electrical engineering technology with strong relevant experience will be considered.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in electrical control panel design with field experience throughout the product life cycle.

• Experience with digital design, panel layout, schematic design, ladder logic programming, and system testing and troubleshooting.

• A thorough understanding of electrical power distribution principles and design.

• A comprehensive knowledge of the application and implementation of VFD’s for motor control.

• Knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical with Solid Works Electrical experience preferred.

• Extensive working knowledge of UL508A and NFPA 70 (NEC), as well as best practices for control panel design is required.

• A very high electro-mechanical aptitude and knowledge.

• Ability to work autonomously, collaboratively, and as a member of a cross-functional team.

• Demonstrated problem solving skills and strongly motivated with a sense of urgency.

• Flexible and well organized with a strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Proficient using Windows Office software (Excel, Word, Outlook), CADD, and ERP software.

Requirements for Effective Performance:

• Works closely with and coordinate work with other engineering disciplines

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of company personnel and others at all levels. 

• Thorough knowledge of all manufacturing policies, programs, methods, procedures, systems and equipment.

• Ability to translate, statistically analyzes data, and effectively report problems through written and/or graphical formats.

• Maintain a positive attitude and promote a climate of positive employee relations throughout the organization.

• Exceptional organizational skills with focus on attention to detail.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, vendors, customers, and the general public in a customer-oriented manner.

• Ability to solve and define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in an urgent manner.

• This experienced level Engineer will be expected to work under minimal supervision and coordinate/direct the work of other engineers and engineering technicians.  

• Effectively establishes and ensures a “team” approach.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Professional office and shop environment. Safety Glasses are required in the shop.

• Business casual dress code – jeans are OK on Fridays.

• All employees are expected to treat each other with respect.

• All employees are expected to read, understand, and adhere to the company Handbook of Zero Zone, Inc.

Qualifications

Salary : $120,000