Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
3 years in a design role within automation/machine build
Proficient in electrical circuits and PLC programming
Strong initiative in implementing productivity strategies
Creative problem-solver with a focus on cost-effective solutions
Skilled in evaluating specifications and documentation
Organized and adaptable to multitasking environments
Effective communicator with proficiency in Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Project Managers and engineers to develop systems
Create electrical designs and drawing packages with minimal supervision
Ensure drawing packages meet customer requirements and standards
Work with shop members during the build process
Design for integration with Controls engineers and select components
Develop solutions for production plant issues
Create predictive maintenance indicators to enhance reliability
Benefits
Opportunity to work on diverse projects with cross-functional teams
Exposure to advanced electrical design methodologies
Support for professional development and knowledge sharing
Flexible work environment that encourages multitasking
Travel opportunities to customer sites for hands-on experience
Full Job Description
Senior Electrical Engineer - Novi, MI
What you will get to do:
Work closely with Project Managers, Controls Engineers, the manufacturing team, and customers to develop systems and complete projects.
Provide electrical design along with drawing creation while under minimal technical supervision.
Prepare drawing packages for manufacture and assembly, ensuring they are complete and accurate, meeting all customer drawing requirements as well as proper standards.
Collaborate with shop members prior to and during the build.
Deliberate with Controls engineers to design for integration and select pneumatic components.
Develop Electrical designs to solve production plant issues.
Develop predictive maintenance indicators to increase reliability and reduce downtime.
Support legacy Electrical designs.
Share design methodologies, productivity tools, standards, processes, and legacy information for increased knowledge and experience within the company.
Develop designs from direction supplied by Novi program management and external engineers.
What will make you successful:
Electrical Engineering Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
3 years of experience in a design role at an automation/machine build shop.
Knowledge and experience with electrical circuits and PLC programing.
Motivated to initiate and implement tasks, strategies, and techniques in a goal-oriented manner to increase productivity and profitability.
Technically creative with an understanding of Electrical functions to provide solutions in a robust and economical manner.
Capable of evaluating quotations, specifications, and documentation to discern functional requirements, identify missing information, and define tasks for Electrical designs.
Organized and flexible in work functions allowing for resolute, multitasking, and task interrupted duties.
Analytical and decisive to define, evaluate and solve problems in an organized process.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal with competency in computer and Microsoft Office products.
Ability to collaborate in team environments while maintaining individual duties effectively.
Communication across cross functional groups.
Communication with suppliers to aid in design decisions.
Committed to integrity, ethical, and economical practices.
Ability to travel 20% to customer sites to capture design info or assist installation.
