Electrical Engineer - Houston TX
Electrical Engineer - Houston TX
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JOB POSITION: Electrical Engineer
The electrical engineer will design electric motor controls as related to overhead cranes and hoists and conduct applications and specifications of Magnetic Motor Starters Relays and AC inverters. Support the engineering department in all phases of product or development engineering activities related to the creation of product designs production drawings schematics and bills of materials and programming.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 Konecranes 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 Konecranes standards vendor information and by utilizing knowledge of products.
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 Konecranes Electrical Standards.
Be able to travel to sites to attend meetings or trouble shoot a control system if a major problem occurs.
Qualifications :
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.
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Additional Information :
What we offer:
Benefits: Medical Plan Dental Vision 401k plan with a match from day one profit sharing identity theft protection accident insurance travel insurance and so much more!
Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (prorated for the first year depending on start date). 512 years of service 3 weeks. 13 years of service 4 weeks.
Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Prorated the first year after 90 days of service
Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year
Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most because we know we can always find a safer more productive and sustainable way. Thats why with 16 000 professionals in over 50 countries we are trusted every day to lift handle and move what the world needs.
Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.
Konecranes Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
