Electrical Design Engineer

Candidates are to be local unless moving to Cleveland, Ohio

Summary: Plans, designs, and coordinates the application of company products and services to fit customer requirements. Designs, generates, and maintains electrical drawings, bills of materials, etc., for use in the manufacturing of products and systems. This role will require 15% to 30% travel is required generally in North America (US, Canada, and Mexico) 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Prepares detailed quotations for product, services, and engineering requirements to be used in developing a formal quote for customer.
• Develops and writes equipment specifications, performance requirements, cost analysis, and proposals for developing new or improved products that would add to the value of the product line or serve the target market.
• Develops models of alternate processing methods to test feasibility of new applications of system components and recommends implementation of improved procedures.
• Demonstrates complete knowledge of the organization's products and policies. 
• Communicates directly with new and existing customers to explain features and merits of products offered. 
• Demonstrates products and provides assistance in the best application of products and services. 
• Works with sales and marketing department to keep account activities and literature up to date.
• Participates in meetings, seminars, and training sessions to stay apprised of new developments in field.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability.

• Experience designing electrical controls for industrial machinery using motor starters, relays, limit switches, push buttons, etc.
• Experience creating and editing electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, preferably using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience programming common commercial PLC/HMI products using more than one of these software packages:
• Siemens STEP7 / WinCC
• Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500/5000 / PanelView Plus
• Mitsubishi GX Works / GT Designer
• Eaton easySoft
• Toyopuc PCwin
• Good communication skills, able to work with mechanical project engineering and customers to ensure project success.

Education and/or Experience: BS in Electrical Engineering or BS in Electrical Engineering Technology with at least 5 years of experience noted above. BS in Electrical Engineering Technology or other Engineering disciplines with significant PLC programming experience will be considered. 

ProTech is a direct and contract recruiting company specializing in technical and professional skill sets. We also supply payroll service for our retirees and co-op candidates.