Electrical Hardware Design Engineer 1 at Sortation Labs LLC – Louisville, Kentucky

JOB TITLE: Electrical Design Engineer I

REPORTS TO: Design Engineering Manager

JOB STATUS: Full Time

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

Electrical Design Engineers contribute to the successful completion of projects by utilizing design experience to accomplish technical engineering task work and deliver customer solutions. The Electrical Design Engineer Level 1 should rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to plan and accomplish goals. This role works under immediate supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in directing, coordinating and exercising functional authority for design, planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within an assignment.
• Assist in analyzing engineering schematics, specifications and related data and drawings to determine design factors.
• Produce accurate and thoroughly self-verified electrical device and panel layouts; motor, control, I/O schematics and bill of materials.
• Assist in reviewing design for compliance with engineering specs, company standards and customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Provide project support to the field engineers, project managers, purchasing and panel fabricators.
• Use computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software to develop designs.
• Communicate with the Supervisor regarding task completion status.
• Design and develop layouts for electrical circuits or systems for power distribution. Assists in the production of detailed schematics.
• Interface with customers on a limited basis for support to internal and external customers such as installation and commissioning support to design modifications needed to support project needs.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Combination of office and job site settings
• Collaborative, engaging and success driven culture
• Some travel required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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.

• Sitting for prolonged periods of time when in office
• Standing and walking for prolonged periods of time when at a jobsite
• Climbing may be required when working at a jobsite
• Repetitive typing/data entry
• Lifting up to 10 pounds

WORK SCHEDULE:
This works in office when not traveling to job site. General office hours are M-F, 7a-4p or 8a-5p. Working hours will vary when working at a job site to meet the project requirements as needed.

It is the policy of Sortation Labs, LLC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Sortation Labs, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to travel up to customer facilities as needed and work non-business hours based on project and customer needs.
• Has basic knowledge of electrical equipment and local building codes such as UL508a, NEC and NFPA 70e
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures as related to design
• Ability to exercise a limited degree of creativity and latitude
• Independent thinker and problem-solver
• Self-starting instincts and strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), attention to detail and good organizational skills

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree, or equivalent, in related area. Bachelor’s preferred.
• Experience Required:
• AutoCAD
• Excel
• Experience Preferred:
• HMI graphics
• PLC programming experience
• Networking experience
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to obtain facility security clearance as needed