Electrical Engineer

Under general supervision, develops and designs new products for sales/marketing lines, modifies or improves exiting product lines, and creates accurate documentation for each design/detail drawing on computer system, in accordance with specifications and industry standards. Determines components to be used on actual product(s).

Essential Functions of the Job:

Designs products including electrical systems and harness assemblies for assigned projects on computer system using AutoCAD, Solidworks or Visio software. Utilizes knowledge of products, design standards and manufacturing capabilities.

Work as a part of a closely integrated team, co-designing components, leading a collaborative design effort, or designing systems to interface with others concurrent work.

Creates detailed component schematic, harness drawing and wires lists to assist production with building of products. Determines components to be used on actual products maintaining efficiency and cost effectiveness. Works closely with purchasing to source materials and/or vendors.

Structures an accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) for each electrical system or harness drawing completed.

Provides customer service and/or technical service regarding questions of products or designs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

Proficient on AutoCAD, Visio, or Solid Works 2D software program.

Familiar with common tools of the trade, i.e. multimeter, O-scope, power supplies, embedded programming interfaces, crimp tools, and soldering tools.

Able to read and technically interpret engineering drawings.

Able to read and understand technical manuals.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Able to write or speak technical instructions.

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

Working Conditions:

Manufacturing setting.

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).