Electrical Engineer, Sustaining

Packsize is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join the R&D Hardware Team in Salt Lake City. We are looking for someone who has an interest in mechatronics and industrial machine automation.

You will be primarily responsible for sustaining the electrical system(s) for highly automated industrial machines. You will also be doing small electrical design projects and providing input on the mechanical design and PLCs.

You will be collaborating with other engineers, product managers, product quality etc .. in creating, building and sustaining reliable, on-demand packaging systems.

We want you to come in and ask well thought out questions, carry out solid fundamental engineering, do independent research and collaborate effectively with your peers.

We have many R&D and product sustaining projects going on and look forward to new ideas and diverse, creative thinking to help solve difficult problems.

Education, Experience and Skills Desired

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Low voltage DC and high voltage AC experience and qualifications

Developing electrical schematics

Understanding of machine automation, industrial electrical wiring and associated safety protocols

Experience with Eplan

Ability to solder and wire up test systems

Knowledge of PLC’s and industrial automation technologies

Programming in C / C++, Python, Visual Studio etc...

Promoting industry best practice

Ensure conformance to applicable equipment specifications

Selecting sensors related to machine automation and data acquisition

Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating in team environments while maintaining individual duties effectively

Ability to prototype and 3D print simple designs and assemble systems to test automation strategies

Demonstrates lean and design thinking disciplines and mindsets

Shows curiosity and likes to tinker

Troubleshooting and finding root cause of complex electrical problems

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Support and troubleshoot existing electrical cabinet / panel designs

Update or modify electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

Collaborate on the design and layout of new cabinet / panel designs

Write specification documents for electrical components

Identify and approve alternative electrical components

Assist other engineers in building and testing complex automated machines and subsystems

Build and test electro-mechanical systems

Write code appropriate for a specific test

Provide input during design reviews

Lead troubleshooting and debugging efforts

Assist in writing test plans

Engage in continuous improvement activities

Work with the team to organize, clean and maintain R&D test area (5S)

Maintain prototyping hardware and test equipment

Use typical R&D tools and other shop equipment

Document work in Atlassian Confluence

Physical Demands and Working Conditions :

Up to 15% travel as needed

Ability to do the physical work necessary to fabricate prototypes (using machine shop tools, turning wrenches etc )

Salary and Benefits : Packsize offers a competitive benefits package including paid time off, Health, Dental, Short Term / Long Term Disability, Life, 401(k) matching, and a bonus program.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.