Electrical Engineering Technician

Essential Duties

• and Responsibilities include the following.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• This full time, exempt position is responsible for electrical design engineering of electrical carbon products, bearing protection systems and associated parts manufactured by Helwig Carbon Products, Inc.: Contribute to new and inventive products that complement the current production offerings.
• Contribute to new products associated with shaft grounding systems and measurement and monitoring systems.
• Design and development of test stands for electric motors, grounding systems and sliding electrical contacts.
• Work on PLC programming and LabVIEW as needed.
• Program, trouble shoot and repair circuit boards as required.
• Participate in design review meetings and propose new designs.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure that product designs are standardized and manufacturable, and that all customer requirements are agreed upon and are incorporated into the design documents.
• Track and document test orders on new product development projects.
• Monitor designs, product specifications and detail drawings to ensure accuracy and timely production.
• Work closely with Customers, Product Specialists, R & D staff, and sales representatives to determine the effectiveness of Helwig’s products.
• Analyze electrical and operating conditions to develop recommendations to meet customer needs of optimal product performance, life, or cost.
• Work in a cooperative and supportive manner with other management personnel to effectively address customer issues, internal non-conformances, and product returns.
• Work with Production Management, Industrial Engineering, and Quality to develop and maintain manufacturing processes, procedures, and controls that support electrical carbons and associated part product technologies and established customer specifications.
• Create and encourage an environment that fosters open communication and encourages individuals and teams to collaborate in a professional manner to meet and exceed goals and internal and external customer expectations.
• Improve old designs for design and make manufacturing improvements.
• Perform other functions as needed or required to meet Company Goals.