Electrical Engineer - Hamel, MN or Georgetown, TX

Electrical Engineer - Hamel, MN or Georgetown, TX

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Job Title: Engineer I, Electrical
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Engineering Manager, Electrical
Location: Hamel, MN or Georgetown, TX
Flex Work Eligible! This position qualifies for the Flexible Work Policy. Employees receive 30 work days annually to work from home! The initial amount of days is prorated for the first year based on start date.
Travel Requirement: This position requires travel between Georgetown, TX and Hamel, MN during the first year of employment, with up to 25% travel expected. All necessary travel and lodging expenses will be reimbursed by the company in accordance with our travel policy.

The Engineer I, Electrical is responsible for developing and maintaining electromechanical system designs under the direction of a senior engineer or manager. They provide direction to designers and drafters regarding the documentation of their designs. Provides engineering support to internal and external customers and performs other tasks as assigned.

• Translate requirements into a system architecture and detailed design.
• Design and integrate industrial automation and control systems including PLC controls, motor controls, and general machine controls.
• Determine feasibility of modifying existing or designing new equipment considering costs, time limitations, and other technical and economic factors.
• Validate designs through analysis and testing.

• Coordinate own design efforts to meet production schedules and provide project task estimates and updates to project team.

Education: BS in Electrical Engineering

Experience: 0+ years experience in developing and maintaining electromechanical system designs.

Licenses/Certifications: Obtain and maintain railroad safety training and credentials

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of business software including MS Office suite.
• Collaborate with others to clarify requirements and develop solutions.
• Lead design reviews consisting of multi-disciplined and cross functional team members.

Education: MS in Electrical Engineering

Experience: 0+ years experience in the following:

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  VAC power generation and distribution
• Engine/generator controls
• Industrial automation and controls systems
• Electrical traction systems (DC & AC)
• Motor controls and variable speed drives

Licenses/Certifications: EIT

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge in Autodesk and ERP software

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer
• 25% travel the first year and up to 5% travel, including international going forward
• May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally
• Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment

Not Applicable

Full-time

Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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