DEPARTMENT: Engineering

REPORTS TO: Engineering Manager

1.0 POSITION SUMMARY:

HABCO Industries is a key provider of tools, ground and test support equipment that serves the Aerospace Industry; both fixed and rotary winged aircraft. Our customers range from the largest aerospace OEMs in the world, to end users of the aircraft…both commercial and military applications. Habco is a Lean focused organization that has a 50 year history of quality & customer focus in the industry.

The Electrical Design Engineer will be involved in the development, modification and improvement of hardware, software and related services & products. Assignments may include both engineering development and production/repair support roles, which will require a broad knowledge of technical expertise as well as detailed product knowledge in order to safely and efficiently perform formal problem root cause analysis, corrective action planning and execution, and identification of facility/test equipment needs.

2.0 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Design electrical control systems including complete schematic development & panel layout using AutoCAD
• Select electrical control devices and develop the associated Bill of Material
• Support the design, documentation, assembly, integration, test and field support of industrial controls/systems
• Maintain system integrity by auditing, updating, and aligning electrical Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) within the Epicor ERP system.
• Conduct technical training and mentorship for engineers and operators on complex electrical systems, schematics interpretation, and operational safety standards.
• Ensure design compliance with electrical standards for world-wide installation
• Create and maintain new and existing Technical Construction Files for CE Compliance.
• Create functional test requirements for equipment checkout & ensure proper calibration of control system transducers
• Evaluate new components for form, fit, function equivalency to obsolete components
• Create project plans, statements of work, product specifications, test plans, and technical drawings for design projects when a re-design of an electrical assembly is required to support obsolescence items
• Oversee design reviews to include updating of all required documents
• Final system documentation including creation of machine operators / maintenance manual
• Providing technical expertise to production and repair departments to help trouble-shoot manufacturing and field issues
• Execute hands-on diagnostic testing, prototyping, and troubleshooting of electrical assemblies as a portion of daily/weekly responsibilities.
• Develop & debug control & data acquisition programs & systems
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or required.

3.0 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of related experience
• Experience in PLC’s (programmable logic controllers), Ladder Logic Design and HMI applications.
• Knowledge of current NEC (national electrical code) electrical codes & wiring standards for industrial equipment Including Class I Division II wiring.
• Working knowledge of PC’s, Data Acquisition systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of AC & DC motor controls
• Knowledge of process control & measurement instrumentation including: pressure, temperature, level, flow, force and torque.
• Experience with program managing jobs
• Strong knowledge of MS Access, Word, and Excel
• Proficient in Auto CAD2000 or higher (AutoCAD Electrical)
• Minimum 5 years of experience utilizing and maintaining engineering data within an ERP system (e.g., Epicor)
• Experience with post order reviews
• This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applications must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).

4.0 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• C, C++ or C# programming experience.
• Have previous experience in creating and maintaining Technical Construction files for CE Compliance.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kanban and 5S
• Knowledge of ISO9000 and AS9100 requirements
• Experience with 3D modeling and simulation
• Aerospace, hydraulic, pneumatic and/or machined parts manufacturing, engineering, cost, and/or procurement requirements knowledge/experience
• Familiarity/experience with lean manufacturing, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement techniques (i.e. RCCA, Six Sigma methodology), a plus
• Working knowledge of ISO-9001, AS9100

5.0 COMPETENCIES:OTHER: JOB CHARACTERISTICS

• Initiative
• Customer Focus
• Organizing Skills/Planning
• Priority Setting

Pay: $75,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person