Electrical Engineer

at Kress Carrier in Brimfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: To provide coordination and complete simple to moderately complex design projects to satisfy customers and / or engineering orders. Provide technical information and assistance for colleagues and other departments.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engineering Projects including electrical system design, wiring harness design
Development of new products or expansion of current product line and prepare technical objectives and specifications
Review instructions and sketches received from Project Engineering Manager or Supervisor and perform necessary design and development studies to determine best approach to the design
Create or modify electrical schematic for project
Make calculations to determine size and safety of electrical components
Prepare layouts and details of electrical assemblies and sub-assemblies
Keep supervisor informed of progress of project and problems encountered, initiate design reviews and make changes where necessary
Maintain adequate and permanent record of projects including evaluations and other documents of the project
Assist in preparation of Engineering data required for sales
Work with Manufacturing regarding status of manufacturing, engineering difficulties encountered. Possible changes in design, tooling, etc.
Maintain contact with Purchasing regarding component needed, specifications, quality, cost and availability
Provide engineering assistance to Product Support & Marketing Department and Customers as needed, some travel maybe required
Ensure that deadlines and requirements set for Engineering Projects are met
Ensure that all Engineering related enquiries are resolved within appropriate timeframes

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
4-year Electrical Engineering Degree
2-3 years Electrical Designer experience preferred
Computer programming experience preferred
Mobile equipment electrical system experience
COMPETENCIES:
Intermediate understanding of UG NX and Solid Edge computer aided design
Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Office
Intermediate understanding of Infor XA
Familiarity with automotive or heavy equipment electronics
Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems

BENEFITS:
Competitive pay
Group health insurance covering medical and prescriptions
Dental insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays

Kress Corporation is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer offering a good work environment, competitive compensation, and an excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental, and prescription at no premium in addition to other competitive benefits.