Electrical Engineer III

Education Level4 Year Degree## Description The Electrical Engineer is responsible for delivering technically sound, cost‑effective, and compliant electrical designs while collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams to support product development, manufacturing, installation, and ongoing system performance.
** Key Responsibilities
**** Engineering Design & Execution
*** Design, develop, and maintain
** electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, PCB designs, and control panel layouts**.
* Support electrical and control system designs for automated sorting systems.
* Redesign or replace obsolete or unmaintainable PCB and system components.
* Debug and resolve electrical, PCB, and system‑level performance issues.
* Create and maintain
** assembly instructions, wiring documentation, and technical drawings**.
** Project & Operational Support
*** Estimate work effort and meet delivery deadlines while keeping projects on schedule and within budget.
* Work within quoted pricing proposals and cost constraints.
* Identify and resolve performance, reliability, and operational challenges.
* Manage and resolve escalated technical or operational issues.
* Report project status, risks, and progress to Engineering and Project Managers.
** Quality, Compliance & Documentation
*** Conduct and support quality assurance and functional testing to verify system performance.
* Review and approve engineering work products, including drawings and design packages.
* Maintain revision control and engineering data using
** ECN/ECO procedures**.
* Ensure compliance with applicable
** electrical, safety, and international standards** (UL, CSA, NEC, IEC, CE).
** Collaboration & Communication
*** Communicate effectively within engineering teams and across departments including Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations.
* Provide technical feedback to support system functionality and performance decisions.
* Support field installations, commissioning, and troubleshooting as needed.## Qualifications
** Required Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
** or
* * equivalent experience (7+ years).
* ** 7+ years
** of experience in electrical engineering or related roles.
* ** 3+ years
** of hands‑on PCB design and debugging experience.
* Experience with complex
** electromechanical and automated systems**.
* Proficiency with
** AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical**.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
* Familiarity with
** PLC‑based control systems**.
* Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and system‑level design skills.
* Experience supporting production‑ready designs and manufacturing environments.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Experience with
** Altium Designer
** for PCB development.
* Familiarity with
** SYSPRO
* * or similar ERP systems for BOM management.
* Knowledge of
** Allen‑Bradley, Schneider, ABB, or Siemens
** control products.
* Understanding of industrial networking protocols (Ethernet TCP/IP, Ether

CAT, Modbus).
* Experience with
** VFDs and motor control systems**.
* Working knowledge of
** NEC, NFPA, UL508A**, and industrial control panel standards.
* Experience with
** Solid Works Electrical
** or Draft Sight.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
** Physical Requirements
*** Ability to lift up to
** 30 pounds
** from ground to chest level.
* Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, and lift intermittently throughout the workday.
* Ability to stand and walk on concrete or industrial surfaces.
* Unimpaired vision, hearing, and speech.
** Travel Requirements
*** Willingness to travel up to
** 25%
** as needed to support installations or operational needs.
** Disclaimer
* * This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the role.
** Example Electrical Engineer Graduation Chart (Levels I–IV)
**** Electrical Engineer Leveling Framework**|
** Level** |
** Typical Title** |
** Years of Experience** |
** Core Qualifications** |
** Scope & Autonomy** |
** Leadership & Impact** || --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- ||
** Level I** | Electrical Engineer I | 0–2 years |
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