Electrical Engineer II

Job Summary

At PFlow Industries, you won’t just be another employee—you’ll be an employee-owner shaping our future. As a 100% employee-owned, industry-leading manufacturer, every team member has a voice, a stake, and a reason to be proud of the work we do. We’re a growing, multi-year Top Workplace Winner with a strong, family-oriented culture where people support one another and succeed together. If you thrive on variety, enjoy problem-solving, and want to be part of a winning team that truly values its people, this is your opportunity to grow your career and make an impact.

As an Electrical Engineer II, you’ll be responsible for the design of electrical control systems for all of PFlow’s vertical lifting system solutions using Computer Aided Design and Detailing (CADD) software, ensuring that designs meet customer specifications and are in accordance with codes, regulations and best engineering practices

Skills Needed:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability and desire to develop innovative practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively relay technical product information and solutions in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
• Self-motivated, creative, and inquisitive nature to develop and design unique lifting solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while producing accurate, detailed and high-quality work design work.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Creates electrical and control system drawings and schematics, showing product details, dimensions and structures and includes parts lists and assembly procedures using CADD software.
• Selects electrical components, assigns new part numbers and creates bills of materials for more complicated, very customized projects or brand new designs.
• Performs checking of less-experienced Engineers’ work, ensuring accuracy of all completed work.
• Develops 3D electrical control system drawings and schematics for PFlow’s product line, manuals and service bulletins.
• Ensures that all drawings are detailed, accurate, complete and in accordance with customer requirements, codes, regulations and company procedures.
• Delivers all electrical control system drawings and schematics according to schedules and deadlines set by customers and Engineering Department Management.
• Converts verbal and written information into electrical control system drawings and schematics.
• Develops solutions from both formal training and experience by applying engineering principles, concepts and best practices.
• Provides internal support and knowledge to Field Service, Manufacturing, Customer Support, Sales and Project Management.
• Contributes innovative ideas, skills and work product as part of a small project group and as an individual
• Participates in and implements design improvements, approving new components and makes suggestions for cost controls.
• Utilizes CADD, Product Data Management (PDM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software as a routine course of business and demonstrates a willingness and ability for continued learning and skills advancement.
• Analyzes customer, electrical and regulatory requirements to develop practical, effective and complete electrical solutions for vertical lifting equipment.
• Provides direction to technicians and less-experienced Engineers including training and checking and approving designs ensuring accuracy of all completed work.

PFlow’s Benefits Include:

• Generous ESOP retirement contribution from the company
• Health Insurance with a $0 deductible option
• 401(k) with company match
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off and paid Holidays
• Company paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Events and Employee Recognition programs

Job Requirements:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field.

• 5+ years of work experience in fabrication, heavy equipment or related manufacturing industry with some work developing engineering drawings and applying engineering principles.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical components and a good mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Industrial Controls and Devices and Servo controllers and the ability to develop proficiency in PLC software programming and VFD set-up and defining product sequence of operation.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic power systems (pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, servo-hydraulics, etc.).
• Working knowledge of CADD software.
• Proficiency with PDM and ERP software.
• Excellent analytical and testing skills to perform data acquisition and analysis.
• Ability to convert verbal and written information into two-dimensional drawings and schematics.
• Computer literacy and the ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) proficiently.

Office Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, in accordance with applicable laws, to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a work station. Occasional standing, walking, bending, stooping, and carrying office materials.
• Lifting/Carrying: Occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, telephone and other standard office equipment. Frequent reaching, and handling to operate office equipment.