Electrical Engineer

Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany - Chandler, AZ

Full-time

Chandler, AZ

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Electrical Engineer at EMD Electronics is responsible for producing electrical schematics, panel layouts, and system interconnects in accordance with industry best practices and relevant standards. This role focuses on sustaining existing products, developing electrical design specifications, and executing test plans using basic lab equipment. The position requires adherence to applicable codes and regulations for North America and Europe, ensuring compliance with standards such as the National Electric Code and UL standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical schematics, panel layouts, and system interconnects according to industry best practices.
• Follow all applicable codes, regulations, and standards for North America and Europe, including National Electric Code (NFPA 70/79) and UL standards.
• Sustain existing products by finding replacements for obsolete components and testing and qualifying alternate parts.
• Develop electrical design specifications, test plans, and test procedures work instructions.
• Execute test plans using basic lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and bench power supplies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or other Engineering disciplines.
• 2+ years of experience in electrical hardware design of low voltage (24VDC-480VAC) industrial equipment in semiconductor, chemical, pharmaceutical, or electrical disciplines.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with AC electrical design and control circuit design for PLC based industrial control panels.
• Experience in SOLIDWORKS (electrical), DraftSight, or AutoCAD.
• Experience in OrCAD or similar software for schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Experience in embedded system design with a focus on hardware design including analog and digital circuits.
• Experience in control systems including temperature and pressure control systems.