Electrical Engineer

Sr Electrical Engineer

Schwarze Industries (a member of Alamo Group Inc.) is currently accepting applications to fill an Sr Electrical Engineer position at its Huntsville, AL facility. Looking for candidates with five plus years of experience in electrical.

At Schwarze, we strive to employ the most talented people in the industry. People who believe in getting the job done and those who take pride in what they do. We are dedicated to using a Total Performance Teamwork concept to produce, maintain, and market the finest, most durable, quality power sweeping equipment in the world. We offer one of the most comprehensive sweeper lines in the industry, including models for parking area cleaning, industrial sweeping, mall and shopping center sweeping, airport runway sweeping, street sweeping, milling cleanup and storm water runoff (PM-10) management. Schwarze offers competitive pay and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Learning and Development Programs through the Alamo Group Learning & Development Academy!
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement and Dependent Scholarship Programs
• And much more!

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.