Electronic Engineer

Job Title: Electronics Service Engineer

Location: Mankato, MN

Duration: Permanent

Payrate: $65k/yr- $75k/yr

Position Summary:

This position performs field service engineering work related to control system products of custom power systems applications. This includes complex troubleshooting, inspections, specialized testing, and on-site commissioning.

Key Accountabilities:

Troubleshoot complex product problems and concerns related to genset controls, automation, and other electronic control and operating systems for different applications. This includes working with complex relay calibration, use of load and power quality recording instrumentation, high voltage circuit breaker and switchgear testing, all equipment associated with substation equipment testing.

Determine cause of product problems and failures through failure analysis, research and applying engineering principles.

Check component parts to assure conformance to specification.

Perform field inspections of failed systems to identify primary cause and reduce future incidents.

Diagnose electronic engine control/automation systems and troubleshoot these systems as they are applied in different applications.

Provide technical assistance to engineers in the design and build up of hardware and software.

Provide technical assistance to field personnel, distributors, and customers to address power train and automation concerns.

Analyze customer design proposals, specifications, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.

Verify results and quality of field service technician's work.

Provide input for updates of service manuals and bulletins.

Design service tools for new and existing products

Maintain detailed records of daily activities.

Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Code of Conduct.

Perform special projects as required.

Willingness to travel on short notice. Travel up to 50% or more.

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering and 3 years of failure analysis and electronic controls service engineering experience; or 7 years of failure analysis and electronic controls service engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of PLC programming and debugging the code- Specifically B&R PLC and associated Automation software and related hardware components.

Strong knowledge in communication protocols including Modbus, TCP/IP, BACnet, UDP, FTP.

Strong familiarity with networks including architecture study, configuration study of switches, routers and troubleshooting communication related issues on complicated network topologies.

Strong knowledge in communication protocol converters/gateways like SMC, Anybus, Redlion, Moxa, Phoenix.

Strong programming knowledge in Structed Text or C language, basics of python is preferred.

Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical control systems.

Strong troubleshooting capabilities: complex relay calibration, use of load and power quality recording instrumentation, high voltage circuit breaker and switchgear testing, all equipment associated with substation equipment testing.

Knowledge of power systems: fundamentals, paralleling system management, power electronics

Knowledge of switchgear, modular controls cabinets, voltage regulators, control panels, engine ECUs and other protective relays

Working knowledge of AC Voltages up to 13800 volts.

BENEFITS DISCLOSURE

Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - offer eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.