Electrical Designer

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The Electrical Designer will create electrical connection diagrams that require knowledge of ANSI Low Voltage Air Insulated Switchgear to effectively achieve objectives. Assignments typically require the use of advanced and innovative techniques. Also, will proactively seek and implement initiatives to improve operations and increase customer satisfaction.

This position reports to

Engineering Supervisor

Your responsibilities

• Utilize engineering tools to create connection diagrams and assign terminal points for wire in engineered to order projects
• Review electrical schematic accuracy and work with project engineers to achieve desired electrical connections to meet project specific applications
• Customize electrical device layout and create 2D drawings for wire harnesses and instrument door and barrier punching
• Ensure all designs work to meet company, industry, and customer’s technical standards/requirements (i.e. NEC, ANSI, IEEE, customer project specifications, etc.).
• Address manufacturing concerns or questions related to electrical wiring
• Provide feedback and solutions to project managers and project engineers to meet customer needs
• Create and document standards for assigning terminal points and rules for wiring
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to drive improvements in efficiency, quality, and/or customer satisfaction
• Provide feedback for improvement and maintenance of the respective engineering tools and systems (i.e. symbol libraries, guidelines, reference documents, engineering system usability, etc.).

Your background

• Require Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering Technology preferred) with minimum 2 years of experience OR Associates degree in Engineering Technology or a related field with 4 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing, Customer Application Engineering, or Electrical Design
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and knowledge in power systems and protection-related matters.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and specifically with control wiring
• Experience with electrical distribution equipment
• Proficient with AutoCAD (recent version) or equivalent computer aided design platform. Computer Aided Design certification or degree preferred.
• Familiar and have practical experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, SAP, Windchill and other applicable software
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be self-motivated with a high level of creativity.
• Complex problem-solving skills required.
• Experience in dealing with the cultural diversity of a global business environment.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Healthcare plan
• Wellbeing program

More about us

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division provides utility, industrial and commercial customers with safe, smart and sustainable technologies for the distribution of electricity. With ABB AbilityTM enabled digital solutions at its core, our extensive portfolio includes distribution automation products, switching, limiting, measuring and sensing devices, switchgear, modular substation packages, and related services. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [email protected] Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.#LI-Hybrid