Electrical Engineer - 73435

Schaeffler Gruppe - East Haven, CT

Full-time - Entry Level

East Haven, CT

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Electrical Engineer position at Schaeffler Group USA Inc. involves providing comprehensive engineering design services for assigned projects from inception to field commissioning. This role is critical in ensuring that all engineering documentation is accurately produced, adhering to custom specifications and industry standards. The engineer will be responsible for evaluating manufacturing and assembly methods and materials to ensure optimal design and functionality. In this position, the engineer will also serve as a key resource for engineering information, addressing questions and requests from various stakeholders. A significant aspect of the role includes resolving discrepancies between design and fabrication requirements, which may involve modifying designs or coordinating with vendors for parts. Collaboration is essential, as the engineer will work closely with Test Technicians to troubleshoot designs and ensure project completion. Maintaining the product and company reputation is paramount, necessitating compliance with applicable regulations and standards. As the engineer gains experience, they will be expected to work with increasing independence, relying less on assistance from other departments such as project management and purchasing. Additional responsibilities include evaluating assigned projects through research and applying advanced knowledge of electricity and materials. The engineer will release projects to manufacturing by preparing bills of materials, generating electrical schematics, and developing application-specific programs. They will also maintain drawing and program revisions through Engineering Change Notices and may represent engineering functions during Factory Witness Tests. The role may require some travel as the engineer gains experience, and collaboration with various teams, including Project Management, Applications, Drafting/Design, and Sales, is essential for success.

Responsibilities

• Produce required documentation for fabrication purposes by researching custom specifications, industry standards, and evaluating manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.
• Provide engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Resolve differences between design and fabrication requirements by making determinations such as modifying design versus sending parts back to the vendor.
• Collaborate with Test Technicians to troubleshoot designs and complete projects.
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with applicable regulations and standards.
• Evaluate assigned projects by designing and conducting research around custom specifications and applying knowledge of electricity and materials.
• Release projects to manufacturing by assembling bill of materials, generating electrical schematics, and developing application-specific programs and descriptions of operation.
• Maintain drawing and program revisions by issuing Engineering Change Notices.
• Represent assigned engineering functions during Factory Witness Tests as required.
• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in engineering design and documentation.
• Knowledge of electricity and materials relevant to engineering projects.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills to resolve design and fabrication discrepancies.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with project management and coordination.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in electrical schematic design software.