Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW :

Founded in 1953 Avtron has a long history of manufacturing market leading power test solutions. Now with a global footprint and sales into some of the largest industrial projects, Avtron will continue to push the envelope of what’s possible in the electrical test environment. Avtron Power Solutions manufacture and distribute market leading load bank solutions for mission critical applications. We have the largest portfolio in the industry and can meet the highest load testing standards with our intelligent SIGMA load bank control system.

POSITION SUMMARY :

Responsible for developing and designing electrical test equipment based customer specifications and requirements. The role will develop standard and custom products based on standard component selection using approved design processes while participating in continuous product improvements and cost reductions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Essential Functions :

• Plans, manages, and coordinates the engineering design work requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out the complex design of electrical loads for testing back up power systems.
• Assists Sales to prepare technical proposals and pricing on engineered orders. Supports sales in making sales calls and customer contacts.
• Interprets customer supplied specifications, drawings and one-line diagrams for quotation and cost estimate purposes.
• Provide engineering project management including new product development.
• Designs and develops the best cost / performance product that meets or exceeds customer requirements.
• Provide on time complete and accurate design package to the drafting department.
• Works with the drafting department to create a detailed design package consisting of sheet metal, assemblies, bills of material, schematics and interconnection diagrams.
• Works with cross functional team to conduct feasibility study, generate specifications, and schedule standard product line development programs through engineering.
• Produces modern, reliable, and cost-effective designs.
• Generates any test procedures and technical manuals required with the product.
• Supports the Field Service department in the installation and trouble-shooting of load banks in the field.
• Supports the maintenance of documentation via engineering change procedures.
• Prepares engineering submittals for filing product with UL and CSA agencies to obtain approvals.
• Directs third party product certification and testing where required.
• Acts as a liaison to third party certifiers.
• Responds to sales and engineering inquiries relative to the regulatory environment.
• Responds to inspectors’ questions in manufacturing plants and handles any variations.

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