Electrical Engineer I

Job description

Overview
Stewart & Stevenson Manufacturing is Now Hiring a Electrical Engineer I at 10750 Telge Rd, Houston, TX 77095.Responsible for development, design, analysis, testing, troubleshooting, and implementation of new and/or improved designs consisting of electrical low/medium voltage power equipment, engine driven rotating machinery, AC/DC drive and control systems, and other duties within production assembly and field installation environments.
Responsibilities
* Assists in reading, interpreting, creating, and revising electrical drawings, technical specifications, bill of materials, and computer-generated reports.
* Assists other engineers in conferring with vendors, staff, and management regarding product specifications and manufacturing capabilities to achieve desired design.
* Takes direction from more senior members of the department when working on tasks.
* Understands and follows necessary regulatory requirements.
* Understands and follows project schedules and procedures.
* Assists other engineers in resolving issues and providing technical information.
* Assists in reviewing installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
* Assists in conducting research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components, and systems.
* Assists with researching electrical/electronic components & systems for use in production, and/or replacing obsolete parts.
* Assists Engineers and Designer/Drafters in developing the electrical design of products using drafting tools or Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) and/or other software.
* Assists in creating technical instructions for field modifications or testing requests.
* Assists engineers to work with the production line assemblers and test line to assure issue free assemblies.
* Works as a team member under the direction of other Engineers, Designers, and production personnel on ad hoc projects.
* Assists in researching, designing, installing, testing, analyzing, and maintaining electrical products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet requirements by applying knowledge of engineering principles under the direction of other engineers.
* Assists in interacting with vendors and internal customers to collaborate on projects and tasks.
* Assists and relies on other engineers in applying electrical code requirements, manufacturability of product, and electrical design experience.
* Assists with product design reviews, provides material to more senior members of the department.
Qualifications
* Basic verbal and written communication.
* Basic organizational skills.
* Must meet project deadlines and maintain several concurrent tasks.
* Must possess the ability to work independently or in a team setting.
* Must be self-motivated.
* Assists in making decisions in a timely manner with supervision.
* Must work safely and follow all company processes, core values, and procedures.
* Assists in interacting and communicating with customers as needed in a professional manner.
* Must maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, customers, and vendors.
* Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
* Able to take direction from senior members within the department and be able to follow tasks with supervision.
* Must have familiarization with and working knowledge of drafting tools or CAD and applicable software.
* Assists in reading and interpreting documents such as technical manuals, spec sheets, safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, and procedure manuals.
* Assists more senior engineers in applying basic electrical equations to circuit analysis, such as voltage drop calcs.
* Must be able to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
* Must learn and become proficient in the most recent required department and company procedures, software, and systems.
* Must be able to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
* Must be able to become familiar and comfortable with reading, understanding, and drawing electrical schematics that meet department standards.
* Must be able to communicate efficiently and effectively with ease to a large cross-functional audience.
* Expected to travel up to 10% to customer or supplier sites.
* Must be able to complete and maintain certifications and/or safety training.
* Must maintain a valid driver’s license and passport.
* Must possess a positive and can-do attitude.
* Assists other engineers in code / regulation subjects related to the NEC, IEEE, NFPA, etc.
Competency:
* ABET accredited Master of Science Degree (MS) or, a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSEE/EET) with 0-2 years relevant electrical experience in an engineering environment.

Or Associate of Science Degree (ASEE) with 5 years of relevant electrical experience in an engineering environment.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
* Ability to occasional climb ladders and crawl underneath trailers
* Work in the office, shop floor, and test site settings
* Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
* Occasionally exposed to cold, heat, noise, mechanical/electrical fumes, or odor.
* Manual dexterity sufficient to work with fingers.
* Normal vision with or without corrective lenses.
The job description describes a general category of duties and responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive list of work requirements.

Employees may be assigned additional duties in lieu of those described above and are subject to change according to the needs of UE Manufacturing & Stewart & Stevenson Manufacturing Technologies.

Required Skill Profession

Engineers