Electrical Engineer II / III at KPI Solutions
Remote, Oregon, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Aug, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 May, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Ethercat, Conveyor Systems, Ratings, Materials, Facts, Single Line Diagrams, Flow Control, Completion, Nfpa, Electrical Products, Alternative Solutions

Industry

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Description

The Electrical Engineer III is focused on designing and leading complete electrical solutions for site-based conveyor systems for distribution, fulfillment, and warehouse applications. Applicant will be part of the engineering team deploying complex material handling solutions for various customers. A successful applicant will have leadership qualities and ability to handle numerous integrated technologies. Electrical Engineer III candidates should be able to work efficiently under the guidance of a project manager while leading their own teams to completion with minimal supervision and in good harmony with the rest of the project team.

  • Develop overall system design using IEC/US standards, customer specifications and KPI guidelines.
  • Utilize Autodesk ACAD-E and other KPI custom tools to complete drawings for control panels, power distribution single lines, conveyor layouts, and other electrical drawings as required.
  • Apply sound engineering principles and methods to meet project goals for scalable and robust solutions.
  • Calculate power requirements and ratings for single line diagrams and control panels.
  • Develop and release bill of materials for panels and field devices.
  • Support remote teams reviewing panel or layout drawings to aid manufacturing and installation functions.
  • Troubleshoot electrical circuits, Ethernet networks, and basic plc logic.
  • Deploy and commission complex controls solutions in customer facilities.
  • Be able to work and meet deadlines under pressure within aggressive schedules.
  • Create and implement best practice standards for conveyor control systems including flow control, gapping, and accumulation.
  • Collaborate with other teams within the group and / or company to identify common problems and solutions.
  • Lead and build an electrical engineering team to ensure measurable and consistent quality results.

REQUIREMENTS

  • B.S. Degree in Engineering with 5+ years relevant work experience

. Individuals without an Engineering degree but with an equivalent level of work experience will be considered.

  • Technical Knowledge. Capable of effectively applying technical knowledge to solve a range of problems.
  • Problem Solving. Capable of detecting, recognizing a problem, identifying the nature of the problem. carefully inspecting and finding facts and developing a clear picture of the problem.
  • Analysis/Synthesis. Capable of making a systematic comparison of two or more alternatives.
  • Project Management. Capable of applying fundamental Project, Service and Relationship Management Principles.
  • Communicates effectively.
  • Clearly conveys information and ideas to help people understand and retain messages.
  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Previous Material Handling Experience is desired.
  • Knowledge of Allen Bradley electrical products.
  • Knowledge of hardware used in material handling systems, i.e. sorters, conveyors, panel electrical components, field electrical components etc.
  • Knowledge of NEC and NFPA and UL508A.
  • Previous experience using AutoCAD-Electrical (ACAD-E) to create electrical drawings and schematics required.
  • Knowledge of industrial network protocols (EthernetIP, Profibus, EtherCAT)
  • Familiarity with PLCs, and VFD solutions Experience programming PLCs is a plus.

. Familiarity with Ignition is a plus.
Regular site and KPI office travel (up to 25%) required as necessary.

Responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details

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