Job Title: Senior Electrical and Controls Engineer
Reports to: New Product Engineering Manager
Summary
This position is an excellent opportunity for a qualified engineering professional to work and help to analyze, design, develop, and test new cryogenic helium refrigeration products; Improve existing products to meet or exceed customers’ expectations, to be market leader in high quality, reliability, and performance.
This position requires a self-motivated individual with demonstrated success performing in a multi-faceted environment.
Qualification and Requirements
- BS in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with 7+ years of relevant work experience or MS in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline) with 5 years of relevant work experience
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of electrical diagrams, wiring schematics, electrical and electronic circuits, printed circuit boards and processes and electrical components (motors, transformers, etc.)
- Knowledge of electrical safety requirements and testing
- Experience developing embedded or supervisory control systems for motorized or fluid processing equipment
- Experience in failure analysis, troubleshooting and testing electrical circuits, equipment and controls and debugging software
- Experience in using power meters, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, hi-pot testers, insulation resistance testers, power supplies, etc.
- Ability to develop concepts, design production test processes and equipment including instrumentation and data acquisition.
- Ability to write instructions & troubleshooting guides for how to use software programs, user interfaces and control systems
- Ability to prepare engineering technical reports on design, analysis, and product design concepts
- Ability to plan, develop, execute test programs and analyze data for qualification of components and prototypes
- Prepare specifications for purchases of materials or equipment
Beneficial Skills & Attributes
- Knowledge of Electrical code and regulatory standards such as UL, IEC, RoHS and NEC.
- Experience in design of electrical equipment, circuits and control systems that comply with applicable safety standards
- Experience designing power and control circuits for equipment containing kilowatt’s size motors and solenoid valves
- Advanced programming skills using National Instruments LabView
- Experience in developing computer code including graphic user interfaces for applications and systems in C and C++
- Knowledge of cryogenic products, vacuum systems and their applications.
- Ability to apply strong analytical skills to real world engineering problems and the ability to pay careful attention to detail
- Self-motivated individual and ability to work through challenges independently
- Good mechanical aptitude/hands-on skills. Demonstrated ability to lead projects
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with a willingness to make written and/or oral presentations.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide technical direction to designers, suppliers and technicians
- Understand and uphold safety & security procedures for both the workplace and products
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Good project management skills and understanding of critical tasks needed to successfully complete a project in a timely manner. Labor, material and/or construction costs estimation for budget preparation purposes
- Ability to multi-tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to provide engineering support to Production, Service and Sales staff as well as customers.
Competencies
Able to work with internal and external customers to understand needs. Considers impacts on both internal and external customers; prioritizes and responds to customer needs. Able to resolve issues efficiently and effectively in a timely manner.
Logically assesses risk, demonstrates confidence and good judgement when making decisions and setting courses of action; is responsive to changing conditions and takes accountability for decisions made.
Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.
Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.
About the SHI Cryogenics Group and Sumitomo (SHI) Cryogenics of America, Inc.
SHI Cryogenics Group, an integral part of the Precision Equipment Division of Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd., is a leading worldwide provider of innovative cryogenic and vacuum solutions to the medical, semiconductor, flat panel, general coating and research industries. With offices in Asia, Europe and the United States, it has been producing quality cryogenic equipment for over 50 years. SHI's renowned engineering departments continue to focus on the latest cryogenic and vacuum technologies, including innovative cryopump and cryocooler designs. Sumitomo (SHI) Cryogenics of America, Inc. (“SCAI”) is the North American Division of the SHI Cryogenics Group, focusing on design, manufacturing, sales and service with corporate office in Allentown, PA and additional locations in Illinois, California, New York and Texas. For additional information, visit www.shicryogenics.com.
Benefits of Working for SCAI
- Competitive Salary
- Growing company with a GREAT culture that genuinely values our employees
- Excellent Healthcare Benefits (well above industry norms)
- Excellent Benefits Package (including 401k with Match, Paid Holidays, Discount Program)
- Excellent Training & Development Benefits
- Unlimited Career Growth Opportunity (great place to learn and grow your career)
