Engineer- Electrical, Product Development at Advanced Cooling Technologies Inc

Manchester Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Engineering, Motor Controller Systems, PLC Programming, EMI Analysis, Electrical Schematic Design, 3-D Modeling, Electrical Packaging Solutions, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Critical Thinking, Project Management, Communication, Fabrication, Testing, Component Selection, Safety Features Design

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Description Who We Are: Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is a premier thermal solutions provider serving many diverse markets including Defense, Aerospace, High-Performance Computing, Power Electronics, Medical and HVAC industries. We provide thermal products and engineering services to the world's leading defense and commercial companies such as Intel, Hewlett Packard (HP), GE Healthcare, Google, Facebook, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, and General Electric. We also conduct advanced research and development work for government agencies including NASA, DOD, and DOE. Our products and technologies have become integral parts of numerous mission-critical devices, from life-saving MRI and CT scanners to energy-efficient building HVAC systems to weather and telecommunications satellites. ACT is strongly committed to our customers, employees, and our community. Innovation, Teamwork and Customer Care are our core values that drive the continuous growth of our company. Our skilled and dedicated staff is our strongest resource and the critical factor in our ongoing success. Position summary: The Product Development Electrical Engineer supports various phases of projects ranging from concept generation and initial design all the way through final hardware delivery and volume production. The types of projects vary from exploratory trade studies to highly detailed electro-mechanical systems, to the fabrication of complicated prototype assemblies and testing. As a member of the Product Development department the Electrical Engineer will be engaged in work related to the design of motor controller systems including the development of new electrical schematics, revision to legacy schematics, research of new electrical components and materials, and review of electrical harness & panel area designs and work instructions. At any given time, the Electrical Engineer is responsible for the success of multiple projects, providing the opportunity to work on all aspects of the product development cycle. Candidates that have a strong technical background with hands-on experience developing complex controls hardware excel at this position. Responsibilities Include: Motor drive electrical system design and component selection Design of electrical system safety features including circuit breakers, overload devices, etc. Specification of motor, fan, and valve control componentry PLC hardware selection and programming (experience with Phoenix Contact hardware and PC WORX software a strong plus) Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) analysis, design and testing (Familiarity with MIL-STD-461) Assist and approve production electrical panel test procedures for test technicians Creation and revision of complex electrical schematic details Creation and revision of numerical and 3-D models of electrical components Creation and recommendations for electrical packaging solutions Recommendation and continuous improvements to electrical test fixtures and procedures Review of work instructions and procedures for proper control panel assembly Assistance with employee training and cross-training employees for production flexibility Utilization of information from vendor drawings, catalogs, technical manuals, etc. Fabrication procedure and work instruction development Working with a multidisciplinary group of engineers and technicians Managing program schedules and budget as needed Frequent customer communication The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities: Initiative: Product Development engineers don't have a daily agenda given to them and are expected to take it upon themselves to work closely with customers, vendors and ACT personnel to fulfill projects goals and objectives. Technical Knowledge: We are looking for a candidate who has a strong academic engineering background, coupled with hands-on skills and fabrication and testing capabilities. Teamwork Skills: As a member of the product development team, the ideal candidate must have the ability to give and receive encouragement and constructive criticism, communicate effectively, and work cooperatively with team members to achieve common goals. Critical Thinking Skills: The product development customer and projects vary widely, and the strategies and design approaches that worked for one program may be completely different for the next opportunity. Because of that, we need a curious individual who loves to dive in, experiment, and develop innovative solutions to new challenges. Desire to Grow: The ideal candidate wants to be the best at their job and is never content with "good enough". They set lofty goals and constantly seek to improve themselves and expand their professional knowledge and skillset. They desire to sharpen their engineering and project management skills and grow in leadership ability and responsibility. ACT is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other trait protected by law. Requirements US citizenship or permanent residency strongly preferred due to ITAR requirement B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, MRP Systems, and PLC programming languages (PC WORX or PLCnext preferred) 3+ years of hands-on experience with design, fabrication, and testing of motor controllers, complex electrical circuits, PLC systems or other relevant controls system experience Strong problem-solving ability and desire to iterate complicated solutions Good verbal and written skills

Responsibilities

The Electrical Engineer supports various phases of projects from concept generation to final hardware delivery. Responsibilities include motor drive electrical system design, component selection, and creation of electrical schematics.