Send Resumes to [email protected] JOB DESCRIPTION: Design Engineer (Electronics) LOCATION: Alameda, CA WORK EXPERIENCE: 6 to 10 years JOB SUMMARY Company is a global provider of equipment and services for electric power systems. Founded in 1911, company designs and manufactures switching and protection products for electric power transmission and distribution. Among the company’s Metal-Enclosed Gear products are company Metal-Enclosed Switchgear, company Pad-Mounted Gear, and Vista Underground Distribution Switchgear. In this job, you will report to the Manager – Product Engineering in the Overhead Grid Automation group. Your primary responsibilities will be to provide engineering support to manufacturing and to external customers with regard to the manufacture and design of the Metal-Enclosed Gear products. The position requires a basic understanding and application of both electrical power and mechanical engineering principles. To select this job as one of interest to you, at a minimum, you must have the following: - BS degree in electrical engineering (or related field) or equivalent experience. MS degree preferred. - Strong PC skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Knowledge of ORCAD, Cadence. CAD/CAM is a plus. - Proficient in electrical engineering fundamentals and theory with an emphasis on power engineering. - Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. - Demonstrates good problem-solving skills. - Knowledge of functionality testing using TestStand. LabVIEW is a plus. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: - Modify existing designs or develop new designs of components and subsystems, under the direction of senior engineering personnel, either alone or collaborating with a team of engineers and designers. - Conduct studies and make analysis, interpretations, and conclusions under guidance and supervision. - Coordinate and perform product testing under guidance and supervision. - Provide test specifications for functionality testing. - Prepare reports and presentations for customers in a manner which enhances company’s engineering reputation. - Interact with customers on the phone or in the field to resolve design, manufacturing or application related problems. - Perform engineering support functions for manufacturing. Relevant Experience Required: Over five years of experience as an electrical engineer in an electric utility, design, or electrical equipment manufacturing environment. COMPANY OVERVIEW: Company is a global provider of equipment and services for electric power systems. Company designs and manufactures switching and protection products for electric power transmission and distribution. Company's products help deliver electric power efficiently and reliably. Some are used to switch circuits. Others minimize damage to equipment in the event of a fault or reduce the area of an outage by automatically rerouting power flow; company's sophisticated power-quality products can deliver uninterrupted power for an entire facility, for crucial process industries. In addition, company offers a wide range of engineering, laboratory, and testing services for electric utilities and commercial, industrial, and institutional power systems.
