Electrical Design Engineer

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Job Description:

The VFD Design Engineer will be focused on LV and MV Adjustable Frequency Drive systems.

Develop customer specific design packages for Low Voltage and Medium voltage Variable Frequency Drive systems.

This position will report to the North America Drive Applications Center Manager.

Qualifications:


* Works with Designers to develop packaged drive system schematics, panel layouts and Bill of Material to meet the detailed needs of specific customer orders.


* Works pro-actively with project managers, sales support team and designers to assure that order objectives regarding specification compliance, local requirements, system cost, schedule and design quality are met.



* Identifies critical technical and design issues and problems, identifies corrective actions, and follows through to completion.


* Works effectively with manufacturing personnel to resolve problems encountered during the assembly process.


* Manages the development of customer specific technical documentation per Schneider Electric design requirements.



* Provides support on post-shipment technical issues as required.


* Occasional travel to customer sites to support commissioning or other service activities.

Requirements:


* A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical engineering is required.


* At least 5 years of successful and pertinent experience with variable frequency drives or industrial controls.


* Familiarity with basic electrical standards including NEC, UL-508A, and UL 61800-5-1, UL347A.


* Experience with Computer Aided Drafting software (AutoCad, SEE XP, Eplan, ProEngineer).



* Ability to design and document drive assemblies given basic conceptual information, including customer documents (basic outline information and electrical schematics).


* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.


* Excellent problem resolution skills.


* Ability to positively interact with marketing and manufacturing personnel.


* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.



* Ability to travel internationally, up to 35% travel

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