Jr Panel Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for a new opportunity....
We create products that deliver energy savings and minimize environmental impact through the use of advanced technologies and tailored services.

CAREL USA, Inc. is an innovative, high-tech company that offers professional development and skills enhancement opportunities, both nationally and internationally working for CAREL means taking an active role in building the company’s success, and enjoying a professional experience that involves developing a spirit of initiative, a sense of responsibility and an aptitude to work within multicultural and change-oriented environment.

About CAREL:

Founded in 1973, CAREL is a world leader in control solutions for air-conditioning, refrigeration and heating, and systems for humidification and evaporative cooling. We design our products to bring energy savings and reduce the environmental impact of machinery and systems. Our solutions are used in commercial, industrial and residential applications.

Specifically, we have operations in the Americas (North, Central, and South), Asia Pacific, Africa and Europe; we have 18 fully-owned subsidiaries and 7 production sites, in addition to partners and distributors in a further 75 countries.

Our mission of high-efficiency solutions summarizes the model that CAREL has adopted, both the starting point and the final objective that enclose the entire process, from conception to production and marketing of our systems. Research, innovation, and technology are the keys to our success: for more than forty years, customer needs have been at the center of our design work, so as to offer elements of differentiation in terms of both functions and appearance.

Carel offers great medical, dental, and vision, and life insurance benefits, vacation, sick and personal time, along with a 401k plan.

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This position will be responsible for the design, development and manufacturing set-up of Electrical Panels for the HVAC/R Market. This person will work in the ECP (Electrical Control Panel) division in Carel USA under the supervision of the ECP manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Assist in Designing Electrical Panels for the HVAC/R market (heat pumps, chillers, air handling units, refrigeration racks, cold rooms, etc).
• Communicating with the branch offices to define and formalize the needs of the customer.
• Estimating the development and manufacturing time along with costs of Panel projects.
• Work with the Purchasing Department to source the necessary components.
• Assisting sales people to formulate a commercial offer by analyzing the costs of labor and materials.
• Designing the product following Carel’s guidelines and procedures, and UL standards (when required).
• Work with the Operations’ Manufacturing Engineers, Test Engineers and Value Stream Leaders to manufacture Panel prototypes and pre-series.
• Work with R&D engineers for specific Carel product knowledge and development.
• Assist the Quality and Operations departments in monitoring the production of the products (manufacturing quality, delivery times) and work on the continuous maintenance and improvement of existing ECP projects.
• Any other similar or associated duties necessary to accomplish job objectives, or as assigned by the manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each ESSENTIAL DUTY satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Education

2 year technical or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical or related field.

• Experience

Experience with designing and building electrical devices, electric CAD design tools, preferably EPLAN and SolidWorks. Experience in Electric Control Panels design and manufacturing is a plus.

• Language and Communication Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures. Talking to others to convey information effectively. Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Problem Solving

Identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

• Computer Knowledge

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Word). Knowledge of OFFICE 365. Solid knowledge of electrical and mechanical related CAD tools.

• Teamwork/Collaboration

Working as part of a team and the ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills along with excellent verbal and written communication. Steady, collaborative personality.

• Attention to Detail

Ability to read and interpret purchasing related documents and working with details on a daily basis for prolonged periods of time.

• Organizational Support

Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.

OPTIONAL SKILLS

• Knowledge of UL 508A, UL Standards, and UL Certifications
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES

• Willing to learn about and achieve UL 508A Manufacturer Technical Representative (MTR) certification

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES – None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk / listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
• Work with small hand tools and electronical components.
• Limited travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Spends time in a climate controlled office setting looking a computer screens and keyboarding and other PC functions.
• May be subject to manufacturing and warehouse work areas.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, machinery, tools, and more, as the Mechanics area coincides within Warehouse. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate depending on the scope of work.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Carel is an equal opportunity employer

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