Electrical Engineering Manager

The Electrical Engineering Manager will be responsible for developing and improving technical products, systems and processes related to the electrical discipline to meet specified requirements and standards. Oversee all aspects of the electrical engineering discipline and supervise/mentor the electrical hardware and software teams. A wide degree of technical experience, creativity, and latitude is expected

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages the electrical hardware and software engineering teams in the day-to-day performance of their jobs.
• Assigns tasks, monitors schedules and deadlines, and takes ownership of the quality and timeliness of engineering deliverables to ensure customer satisfaction
• Acts as subject matter expert and escalation path for the electrical discipline
• Provides quality control reviews of project work/design changes, etc.
• Oversees maintenance of intercompany hardware and software tools interfacing with CAD/ERP systems
• Establishes and maintains communication channels with counterparts in other Doppelmayr offices to promote efficient design that is consistent with global standards
• Performs electrical project engineering activities for complex and special projects
• Mentors team members to promote growth and interdepartmental cross training.
• Ensures design and implementation of control circuits (24 VDC and 575VAC and below) are compliant with applicable codes and standards (i.e. ANSI B77.1, Z98, NEC, etc.)
• Provides support to the Electrical Customer Service department with troubleshooting
• Provides support to the sales team throughout the quotation and bidding process
• Ensures that the company and internal department quality objectives are met
• Implements and manages the department s continual improvement plans
• Represents the department at management meetings (as required)

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Expertise in the application of PLC and relay logic control system design principles and best practices
• Clear understanding of the application of AC and DC drives, motors and control circuitry
• Clear understanding of safety PLC, standard PLC, and HMI software and hardware integration
• Proficiency in E-Plan, AutoCAD Electrical, InterCAD, or equivalent electrical CAD software
• Experience designing power distribution systems 600VAC 120VAC
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude when communicating with customers as well as domestic and international colleagues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to occasionally travel to support complex system startup and commissioning activities

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Proficiency with EPLAN drawing software
• Ability to perform safety analysis of complex control circuits
• Leadership and management skills
• Experience with structured text PLC programming

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• BSEE or alternative engineering discipline with proven competency in the electrical discipline through work experience.
• PE License with ability to obtain additional state licenses as required
• Manufacturer s training in automation hardware and software
• Manufacturer s training in AC and DC drive systems
• Application of ISO 13849-1: 2015 and ISO 13849-2: 2015

WORK EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

7-10 years of experience required, preferably in control systems engineering.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS / CONSIDERATIONS:

Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and be able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a sometimes-high pressure work environment.