Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: Houston, TX

Overview:

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Hire Type: Direct Hire

Job Summary:

Calculate wire sizes/overload protection for any model crane up to 800 volts D.C. and up to 4160 volts A.C. from schematics or other information provided by customer specifications by using appropriate electrical codes and appropriate standards.

Participate in resolving manufacturing problems (shop or field) by working with other engineers and service technicians, along with persons in other departments, to research and define problems, research, and prepare solutions by properly communicating with the necessary personnel.

Prepare single line diagrams/panel layouts and interconnect drawings by using schematics or information provided by customer.

Size and specify selected purchase components/BOMs by reviewing standards, vendor information and by utilizing knowledge ofproducts.

Provide input to design improvements by providing information to the chief engineer that shows improved functions and/or cost reduction.

Modify/improve existing circuit designs due to field problems, material obsolescence, or other reasons as defined by managers and customers.

Design electrical controls for motors and drives, etc. by utilizing knowledge of product, applicable electrical codes and clearances, Konecranes Electrical Standards and by working with mechanical engineering and manufacturing when necessary.

Develop connection/cable diagrams, and general arrangement drawings by utilizing knowledge of products, applicable electrical codes, Electrical Standards.

Be able to travel to sites to attend meetings or trouble shoot a control system if a major problem occurs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have BSEE or BSEET

3 to 5 years of electrical engineering/drafting experience (AutoCAD 2016 or Zuken E3), PLC and HMI programming experience, and experience in setting up variable frequency drives preferred. Rockwell, Siemens or Danfoss PLC/VFD programming experience preferred.

Knowledgeable with using and applying the NEC electrical code

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.