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Company Description From concept to design to execution, be part of the team that gets everyday products to people. Do you want to have an impact on creating products from today’s top brands? Does having a company care about your career today and into the future motivate you? Does an environment where your opinions matter excite you? Are you a natural born tinkerer? If so, you have found your next calling!! Grantek is a recognized leading provider of integrated automation, smart manufacturing and industrial information solutions in the global marketplace. Our clients are some of the worlds most respected Fortune 100 companies and recognized consumer brands: Mondelez, Brita, MolsonCoors, Coca-Cola, Kraft-Heinz, to name a few. We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package, retirement plan, company paid benefits, flexible work hours, and an education/career development program. The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $98,000 per year, complemented by benefits, bonuses and additional extra hours payments. For more information on what Grantek offers, visit: https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1366407 We are committed to providing a positive and healthy corporate culture, one that empowers employees, promotes knowledge-sharing, and encourages strong friendships and social connections amongst all team members. We are a team of dedicated Engineers and Designers with an average of 7 years’ tenure at Grantek. The vast majority of our employees have started off their careers at Grantek and have grown into successful senior team members who are integral to our client's manufacturing processes. Job Description The Electrical Engineer/Designer at Grantek is an exciting opportunity for an intermediate to senior-level professional with a strong background in electrical design and industrial control systems. In this role, you will take ownership of diverse and technically challenging design assignments, including the design, analysis, and testing of electrical control systems, hardware selection and specification, and development of technical documentation. You will also have the opportunity to share your expertise by providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior and less experienced designers. Design, develop, analyze and specify electrical control systems and associated hardware, safety systems, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other mechanical systems Create bidding and scope documentation; lead the development and write-up of user and system design functional specification documentation Perform risk assessments, oversee material procurement and logistics; perform panel fabrication specification Troubleshoot electrical installations per project scope and complete commissioning summaries with client approval, as per the project Carry out technical surveys and inspections, including more complex assignments, and prepare reports Generate contractor schedules and work plans; run bidding meetings and perform contractor walkthroughs, ensuring required permits and site requirements are met Generate budgets and requirements for construction activities Monitor on-site subcontractors for safety compliance, quality of work, and budget Establish guides, devise new approaches, apply existing criteria in new manners, and draw conclusions from comparative situations Perform independent studies, analyses, interpretations and conclusions involving very difficult, complex, or unusual matters or decisions Make responsible decisions not usually subject to technical review on all assigned matters, including those involving long-range objectives and some financial accountability Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced system designers on a regular basis Technologies Used AutoCAD 2012/2014 or later Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5, SLC 500), Siemens (S5, S7, TI), Omron, Modicon, GE, and similar PLC I/O modules and PLC I/O buses (Profibus, Fieldbus, DeviceNet, etc.) PLC communications (Ethernet) Motor starters, overloads, relays, and operator controls Field sensors (Level, Pressure, Temperature, Proximity switches, Encoders, Resolvers, etc.) Variable Frequency Drives Servo motion control products (AB, Reliance, Pacific Scientific, Emerson, etc.) Pneumatic control products Hydraulic control products Safety monitoring relays, PLCs, Category 3 Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical education 6+ years of experience in electrical control system design Extensive knowledge of electrical design and its reciprocal effects on other disciplines Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills Fully technically literate across all relevant technical areas with the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies, projects, and industry changes Strong knowledge of Grantek's business offerings, including Industrial IT and Systems Design Experience performing independent studies, analyses, interpretations, and conclusions on complex or unusual matters Demonstrated ability to make responsible decisions on matters involving long-range objectives and budget Experience mentoring and providing guidance to less experienced designers Willingness to travel b/w 30- 50% Additional Information We are committed to the principals of equal employment opportunity and to fostering a workplace where all Grantekians feel respected and included. To ensure a fair and consistent hiring process, applications are reviewed through a blend of thoughtful human evaluation and trusted AI-assisted tools. This posting is to add an additional team member to an established role.

What you’ll do

The Electrical Engineer/Designer will design, analyze, and specify electrical control systems while overseeing material procurement and contractor activities. They will also provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members to ensure project success and safety compliance.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and possess at least 6 years of experience in electrical control system design. Strong analytical skills and the ability to travel 30-50% of the time are essential for this role.

Benefits

• Retirement plan • Company paid benefits • Flexible work hours • Education/career development program • Bonuses

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Electrical control system design
• Hardware selection
• Technical documentation
• Risk assessment
• Commissioning
• AutoCAD
• PLC programming
• Industrial automation
• Safety systems
• Pneumatic control
• Hydraulic control
• Variable frequency drives
• Servo motion control
• Mentorship
• Project management
• Budgeting
• ControlLogix
• Report Writing
• Electrical Control Systems
• Design Analysis
• Smart Manufacturing
• Accountability
• Project Scoping
• Sensors
• Artificial Intelligence
• Electrical Engineering
• Automation
• Bidding
• Fieldbus
• Construction
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Procurement
• Relays
• DeviceNet
• Functional Specification
• Hydraulics
• Problem Solving
• Manufacturing Processes
• Mechanical Systems
• Motion Control Systems
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Industrial Control Systems
• Profibus
• Risk Analysis
• Safety Monitoring
• Subcontracting
• Systems Design
• Technical Documentation
• Software Technical Review

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Technology
• Electrical Engineer/Designer
• Electrical Engineer (General)
• Electrical Engineers