at G&W Electric Company in Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Electrical Production Engineering Manager, The Switchgear Electrical Designer is responsible for the documentation, integration, application and technical support on G&W protection and control products.
Primary/Essential Responsibilities:
General
Establish and document standard designs, processes and products.
Operate with moderate supervision and instructions contained in prints, conceptual drawings or models and free hand sketches. Supervisor prioritizes work assignments.
Assist Electrical Design Engineers, Sales and Marketing, and Development Engineering with projects to enhance existing and develop new product lines.
Manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision.
Drafting
Generate drawing packets, which document control assembly, logic, point to point wiring, and system interaction, that are used by internal and external customers.
Prepare models and drawings that will be used by the Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, designers, and drafters to document electronic assemblies and Bills of Material for orders.
Technical (Electronics)
Test programs and designs created by Electrical Design Engineers.
Work with quality department to inspect and approve parts on first article; work with quality to resolve issues with NCR'd parts.
Provide technical support to Manufacturing, sometimes consisting of second shift and weekend support, to troubleshoot issues with control design.
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma
5 - 7 years work experience in Engineering design, and / or development preferred
Knowledge of and experience with power engineering systems fundamentals preferred.
Experience creating drawings, models or assemblies on CAD software is necessary, Electrical Schematics preferred.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate the activities within the team comprised of diverse tasks and demanding schedules.
Ability to work effectively with all departments and suppliers.
Ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
Knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel and project applications is required
Experience in electrical and basic mechanical troubleshooting.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Schematics
CREO Software
Physical Demands / Working Conditions:
General Office Environment, PC use
Light Lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less)
Stooping/Bending, squatting/kneeling - occasional
Standing
Heavy Lifting and/or carrying on an occasional basis up to ~ 50lbs
Why join us? G&W enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. Together, we light the world!
"G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor"
