Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

The primary job responsibilities of an Electrical Engineer include designing, developing, and testing electrical components, equipment, and systems for small robots and other ground-based vehicles according to customer requirements. Applies mathematical and engineering principles and methods to electrical system designs. Contributes to research efforts to develop a solution or a new product. Reports to a manager and works with Tech Lead. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.

Key responsibilities of an electrical engineer include:

• Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
• Designs, tests, and determines fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and determines methods, procedures, and conditions for testing products.
• Develops applications of controls, instruments, and systems for new commercial, domestic, and industrial uses.
• Ensures that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
• Coordinates operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems in field installations.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• Maintains regular study habits by frequently reviewing emerging technologies that improve the design, development, and testing of software programming and applications and applies technologies learned.
• Provides leadership and guidance in technical area of specialization.

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Core competencies (all electrical engineering positions):

• Reading comprehension - understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Mathematics - using mathematics to solve problems.
• Active listening - 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.
• Instructing - teaching others how to do something.
• Technology design - generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
• Limited independent judgment, creative latitude and critical thinking. Work closely with manager and team members to meet product requirements.

Physical demands:

• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly required to sit and use and regularly required to walk, stand, and bend in the performance of daily responsibilities.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must frequently use hands to handle or feel.

Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.