Electrical Engineer

Summary

Russells Technical Products designs and supports custom and standard environmental test chambers. The Electrical Engineer designs, develops, and supports electrical systems throughout the project lifecycle, collaborating with engineering, production, testing, service, and project management teams to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for custom and standard environmental test chambers
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, bills of material, and related engineering documentation
• Select appropriate electrical components, including controls, sensors, relays, contactors, breakers, disconnects, transformers, motors, and other electrical devices
• Design control panels and electrical systems while considering safety, functionality, reliability, cost, and ease of manufacturing
• Review customer specifications and project requirements and translate them into practical electrical designs
• Work with Mechanical Engineering and Cabinet Design to ensure electrical components and systems properly integrate with the chamber design
• Support the development and improvement of standard chamber electrical designs
• Develop custom electrical solutions for unique customer applications
• Review drawings and engineering documents for accuracy, completeness, and manufacturability
• Assist with electrical troubleshooting during assembly, testing, installation, and service
• Work directly with production and test personnel to resolve electrical issues and answer technical questions
• Participate in design reviews and project meetings
• Provide technical support to Field Service personnel when needed
• Assist with customer technical questions related to electrical systems and chamber operation
• Research electrical components, codes, standards, and new technologies as needed
• Assist with electrical component selection and supplier coordination

Skills

• 1. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field
• 3. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications
• 4. Experience using electrical design or engineering software, preferably Inventor
• 5. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• 6. Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment
• 7. Ability to communicate clearly with employees at all levels of the organization
• 2. Experience with electrical design, controls, or industrial equipment is preferred
• 1. Experience designing electrical systems for industrial equipment or machinery
• 2. Experience with environmental test chambers or similar equipment
• 3. Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial control systems
• 4. Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical design software
• 5. Experience with UL 508A and industrial control panels
• 6. Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable electrical safety standards
• 7. Experience with 480V three-phase electrical systems
• 8. Experience with motor controls, VFDs, heaters, refrigeration systems, pumps, fans, and other industrial equipment
• 9. Experience with electrical panel design and layout
• 10. Experience troubleshooting electrical systems using a multimeter and other electrical test equipment
• 11. Experience supporting equipment through manufacturing, testing, installation, and field service
• 12. Experience working with both standard products and highly customized equipment

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 1. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field
• 3. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications
• 4. Experience using electrical design or engineering software, preferably Inventor
• 5. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• 6. Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment
• 7. Ability to communicate clearly with employees at all levels of the organization

Nice to Haves

• 2. Experience with electrical design, controls, or industrial equipment is preferred
• 1. Experience designing electrical systems for industrial equipment or machinery
• 2. Experience with environmental test chambers or similar equipment
• 3. Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial control systems
• 4. Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical design software
• 5. Experience with UL 508A and industrial control panels
• 6. Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable electrical safety standards
• 7. Experience with 480V three-phase electrical systems
• 8. Experience with motor controls, VFDs, heaters, refrigeration systems, pumps, fans, and other industrial equipment
• 9. Experience with electrical panel design and layout
• 10. Experience troubleshooting electrical systems using a multimeter and other electrical test equipment
• 11. Experience supporting equipment through manufacturing, testing, installation, and field service
• 12. Experience working with both standard products and highly customized equipment