Job Description

Position Title: Electrical Designer and Technician

Reports To: Operations Mgr.

Position Summary

Using AutoCAD Electrical, prepare electrical schematics from I/O list and part list assuring completeness and accuracy. In addition, perform lay out, assembly and wiring of electrical panels. Assist in debugging and installation of machine and/or process control systems.

Primary Responsibilities and Job Duties

· Draw electrical schematics using proper design practices

· Prepare parts lists, bills of material and order parts

· Lay out and wire electrical panels according to schematics and customer specifications

· Create wire lists, wire bundles and label using good workmanship practices

· Perform basic testing of electrical systems.

· Special assignments as requested

· Working knowledge of NFPA, NEC and UL codes. Will provide UL 508A training.

• With the addition of using Autodesk inventor for back panel and enclosure layouts.

• Attached with the addition of using Autodesk inventor for back panel and enclosure layouts. We were not necessarily looking for an engineer to fill this position but technician level for this position.

Collaboration and Teamwork Expectations

· Is an effective team member and is a supporter of the team concept. Cooperates with others and unselfishly offers help without being asked. Shares information and openly expresses ideas, in order to solve problems.

· Consistently demonstrates the following; trustworthiness, ability to listen, willingness to help others and communicates in a straightforward honest manner.

Hiring Qualifications

· A 2 year degree in electronics, electricity or related area, or at least 4 years of relevant experience. (We were not necessarily looking for an engineer to fill this position but technician level for this position.)

· A minimum of one year of experience with PC-based software such as Word and Excel.

· Ability to draw electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical software.

· Ability to us AutoCad Inventor for back panel and enclosure layouts.

· Experience in machine wiring and panel wiring/layout.

· Experience using powered hand tools and electrical instruments including soldering iron, voltmeters, drills, saws, etc.

· Ability to travel to customer facilities for design, installation and service-related activities.

Physical Demands

· Extended hours sitting and viewing a computer screen.

· Frequent repetitive hand/wrist movements.

· Frequent walking, bending, squatting, reaching and lifting for extended periods of time.

• Occasional lifting and moving of parts up to 50 pounds waist high.

Automation Services provides project specific full-service integration to our customers. We provide in-house project management, engineering, design, control panel build, testing, and programming. We provide onsite project management, commissioning, and service. We develop long term relationships and business partnerships with our customers with many exceeding 20 years. Automation Services was established in 1995 and is located in Lake City Minnesota.

We service the food industry, medical manufacturing, heavy industry, marine, defense through our business partners, municipal waste and water control, controls for automated machine manufacturers, proprietary manufacturing systems, and explosive atmosphere controls. We have business partnerships with conveyor manufacturers, automated machine manufacturers, heavy crane and winch manufacturers, municipalities, and many companies that develop their machines and processes in house. Our engineering staff has broad experience and background.

Culture and Work Environment

• We were profiled by Enterprise Minnesota as a company with employees that want to be entrepreneurs but don’t want to work for themselves.
• Engineers, Programmers, and Designers have their own office. No cubicles or office sharing.
• Cell phone provided for Engineering and Programming staff.
• New laptop provided every 3 years for Engineering and Programming staff.
• Excellent Blue Cross medical insurance for you and your family.
• Delta Dental insurance for you and your family.
• Short term and long-term disability insurance.
• Compensation for extra hours worked.
• Travel per diem.
• Company paid training.
• Many employees have been with company 10-20 years.
• High end panel shop and staff to insure we deliver quality.
• Flexible starting time.
• Family friendly.
• Profit sharing.
• Owner is not a game player.
• Independent work environment with a structured background.
• Supportive staff with a great work ethic that plays well together.
• Most startups are a 2-week duration or less.

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