Automation Electrical Designer at DEKA Research and Development

DEKA has an exciting position for a Product Development Automation Electrical Designer. The successful applicant will have an excellent attention to detail and excellent documentation skills. The applicant must have a knowledge of modern industrial control systems including PLCs, safety systems, and motor drives and schematic capture programs such as AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical.How you will make an impact:As a member of the DEKA team, the Product Development Automation Electrical Designer will work as member of DEKA's innovative product teams to design machine control and automation circuits for motor drives with feedback, safety systems, and various types of sensors. The Product Development Automation Electrical Designer create schematics representing these designs, and develop electrical panel layouts and bills of materials to aid the assembly technicians.Specify, design, and manage the schematic diagrams for new and existing automated production equipmentCreate and manage the electrical CAD for all automated equipment, setting standards for the company where neededGuide technicians in troubleshooting automated equipmentAssist with assembly, bring-up, and troubleshooting of new automation equipmentTo be successful in this role, you will need the following skills and experience:Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or equivalent experience5 years of experience with designing and documenting industrial control systemsUnderstanding and ability to use AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical to create and maintain high quality industrial control schematic diagramsAbility to use common electrical hand tools and troubleshooting equipment such as DMM and current clamps to effectively build and troubleshoot machinesAbility to self-manage and work independently, as well as work within a diverse team environment is requiredExcellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities dailyAbout DEKA:One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research and Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern age.Behind DEKA's brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.