Electrical Engineer

Job description:

Full-time ON-SITE POSITION located in Bristol, PA.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Company Overview

Privately owned since 1904, TESCO provides innovative products and solutions to the electric utility industry and is the largest manufacturer in our market niche. We manufacture hundreds of products including utility consumables, test equipment, safety equipment, enterprise software and more. We have offices in Ohio, Canada and the Philippines with our headquarters and primary manufacturing site in Bristol, PA.

Summary Statement

Under direction, the Electrical Engineer is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, testing, and analyzing devices, test stations, systems, and equipment in support of the TESCO product lines. This role will perform engineering work in basic and applied research, development, design of new products, and improvements to existing products. The Electrical Engineer will also work closely with other engineering staff to understand equipment / system requirements and ensure products are tested / validated against requirements. This role will also work closely with engineering marketing and operational teams to release new products for customers.

Core Functions/Duties

- Work with all departments in the organization and be an integral part of project teams.

- Ensure consistent and timely execution of assigned testing and design tasks.

- Perform prototype, production, and repair troubleshooting and testing of all TESCO equipment.

- Be proficient in the use of tools needed to perform testing and troubleshooting of TESCO equipment, including, but not limited to, DVMs, oscilloscopes, PQMs, reference standards, phase angle meters, and power quality measurement devices.

- Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical assembly documents and models, and technical specifications.

- Analyze complex systems, devices, and circuits and quickly identify and rectify problems.

- Create and modify existing electronic documentation (e.g. AutoCAD, Altium, INFOR ERP).

- Conceptualize, design, document, build, and test any assigned test fixture, device, or system as assigned.

- Design electrical devices, machines, and systems using a combination of COTS and custom designed components including, but not limited to PLCs, relays, display, switches, transformers, and circuit protection devices.

- Ensure designs are cost-effective and can be efficiently manufactured.

- Communicate with customers for field troubleshooting of any TESCO equipment.

- Communicate with customers in support of design and development of assigned TESCO equipment.

- Provide written and oral presentations on trip reports, troubleshooting cases, and technical subjects.

- Provide feedback and suggestions on improvements to assembly or test procedures and equipment.

- Prepare electrical schematics, layouts and Gerber files / packages to RFQ with internal and external vendors and collaborate with procurement team to purchase and inspect parts.

- Assemble prototypes on the production floor and supervise production staff as necessary for new products or changes to existing products or general manufacturing support.

- Document assembly process via detailed Work Instructions

Supervisory Responsibilities

- N/A – Direct and indirect work with others in engineering, operations, and finance.

- Informal direction for manufacturing support and processes.

Other duties

- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education/Training

- Required -Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Electrical or Electronics Engineering

- Preferred -Master of Science (M.S) Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or related

- Master of Business Administration (MBA) Varied focus as related to Business Operations, Finance, Management, etc.

Required Experience

- Minimum 2 years of experience in electrical power generation and measurement (AC and DC).

- Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical product and system design.

- Minimum 5 years of experience using AutoCAD, Altium, Eagle, KiCad, Cadence Allegro are PCB/Schematic Capture software programs or similar design software..

- Experience working in an environment with industry regulations and compliance standards.

- Ability to solder LQFP components / 0402 for prototyping.

- Strong understanding of single and three phase electrical power, including reactive loading and power factor calculations.

- Ability to create a test fixture with a DAC and supporting hardware and write a script to facilitate testing.

- Experience with Analog control circuits and feedback loops, Power Supply design, precision metrology circuits, microcontrollers at register level, Digital Logic circuitry.

- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

- Basic manufacturing and electrical knowledge.

- Experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

- Strong documentation skills.

- Basic understanding of Transformers, CTs, VTs, and basic design iterations.

Preferred Experience

- Experience with INFOR ERP systems.

- Experience in hardware / software product lifecycles.

- Experience in electric metering and knowledge of ANSI C12.

- Experience with EVSE and DER applications.

- Experience with utilities, electrical contractors, electrical manufacturers, or related fields.

- Experience working with NPD - New Product Development and working closely with cross-functional teams.

- Experience working with NRTLs, test labs, and third-party testing services.

- Familiarity of EMI and ESD testing and mitigation

- Knowledge of industry regulations and standards (e.g., ISO ANSI UL ETL CSA Etc.)

Competencies

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent organizational and time management skills.

- Ability to prioritize effectively and work independently.

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

- Passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

- Strong executor that can push through obstacles and challenges to get to the finish line while maintaining impeccable quality and integrity.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proven ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical individuals.

- Successful track record for problem solving, idea generation, and program execution.

- System Access (What else is necessary besides MS Outlook, Teams, Company Drives)

- INFOR

- Monday Ticketing System

- CI System

- Microsoft Office Suite

- Altium

Work Environment/Physical Demands

- Physical requirements may include the possibility of standing on feet for extended periods of time, requiring stair climbing and lifting up to 25 pounds. Must have the ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time with or without accommodation.

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

Selected candidate must pass a criminal history background check and drug test.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

EEO statement

TESCO welcomes all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Our organization values individuals from all backgrounds and continually works to create an environment where every one of our team members feels valued and can meaningfully contribute to our overall success.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance