Electrical Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

The Electrical Engineer position will be primarily responsible for designing electrical control panels that meet UL508a standards. This engineer will need to possess the technical and managerial skills to start a UL508a panel shop that operates efficiently and effectively. Additionally, the engineer will support maintenance and troubleshooting of machines used in manufacturing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and build electrical control panels that comply with UL508a standards
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, vendors, and regulatory agencies
• Assist with maintenance and updates of control software for Kelvion US HVAC/R controllers (Carel c.pCO)
• Devise methods, procedures, and tooling to improve manufacturing capabilities
• Develop and document procedures related to UL508a panel design, manufacture, installation, and use
• Troubleshoot issues with manufacturing processes & machines
• Work with production staff and other engineers to solve problems
• Work with the design engineering department to improve drawings or report discrepancies with the enterprise resource planning system
• Provide technical support to customers and other internal teams
• Follow priorities and check with manager for other instructions
• Follow process control plans while helping to develop and improve those plans
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and developments

RESPONSIBILITIES – Safety

• To help ensure that all our employees go home safely at the end of their working day

RESPONSIBILITIES – Quality

• To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence is incorporated into every product we produce
• Will adhere to all quality requirements that are inside of the Quality Management System

RESPONSIBILITIES – Corporate / Site

• Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Operational Framework
• To be part of and promote Knoxville Standard of Excellence which incorporates a high standard of ethical behavior and promote a culture of honesty, integrity, and one team culture
• All employees are expected to follow government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels)

• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering or relevant field from an accredited program
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical panel design and construction, with at least 2 years in UL508a
• In-depth knowledge of UL508a standards and regulations
• Experience with AutoCAD or other CAD software for electrical design and layout
• Experience with PLC controlled systems

ADDITIONAL SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

• Self-motivated, reliable, and team oriented
• Good analytical problem-solving skills
• Exhibit good interpersonal skills, technical skills, and communication skills
• Ability to deal with change and respond quickly within a fast-paced environment

• Show attention to detail
• Run studies and validations on the line as needed
• Develop, execute, analyze data, and write reports for validation activities
• A critical thinker dedicated to solving root cause analysis problems and continuous improvement on the job
• Knowledge of HVAC/R systems and controllers highly desired

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands, arms, and shoulders.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear.  The employee must regularly hand lift and/or move objects up to 35 pounds.

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.

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