Electrical Engineer

Job Summary

The Electrical Engineer at Materials Research Furnaces, an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specializing in high temperature vacuum furnaces, will design the electrical system for custom industrial machines. The engineer will perform and document necessary engineering calculations for ensuring reliable and safe machine performance, create schematics, industrial panel layouts and bills of material and other supporting documentation required for manufacturing. The electrical engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high performance furnace systems while adhering to project timelines and industry standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Engineer electrical systems for high temperature vacuum furnaces, integrating PLCs, HMIs, motor controls, temperature, pressure, flow and vacuum controls.
• Based on machine requirements, calculations and industry standards specify electrical components including: circuit breakers, transformers, motor controls, power distribution, and electrical enclosures.
• Design industrial control panels including schematics, layouts and BOMs to NFPA-79, UL 508, NFPA-86 standards using Autocad Electrical, ERP and other design tools.
• Conduct system testing, troubleshooting and other validation activities to ensure furnaces meet functionality, performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform system and detail level troubleshooting on equipment to determine the root cause of problems.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, thermal process specialists, and project managers to align control systems with furnace design and customer specifications.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation, including test reports, operation manuals, and maintenance procedures.
• Work efficiently in a fast passed environment supporting multiple projects and tasks.
• Support field installations, provide on-site or remote technical support, and train clients on furnace operation and control systems.
• Investigate new technologies and manufacturing methods to further improve machine performance, reduce cost and machine build cycle time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 0 - 3 years of experience designing industrial machines, ideally in thermal processing, vacuum systems, or similar OEM equipment manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Electrical and Industry standards relating to furnace compliance (NFPA 79 & 86).

Skills and Abilities

• Strong skills in electrical CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical preferred).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong general knowledge of computers and MS Office tools
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with internal and external teams including technical discussions with clients and suppliers.
• Able to meet project schedules while dealing with multiple competing demands
• Strong attention to details and getting them right.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
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.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods as well as bending and kneeling or climbing as necessary to work on industrial machines.
• Mix of office, manufacturing floor, and cleanroom/lab settings, with occasional travel (5-10%) to client sites for installation, commissioning, or support.
• Work involves exposure to industrial environments and equipment, requiring strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime as needed to meet project deadlines.