Electrical Engineer

Since our founding in 1983, Benshaw has grown to become a recognized leader in the design, development and manufacture of mission critical motor controls and drives. That is why, when the application is critical, and the environment harsh, customers specify Benshaw more than any other telligent, creative, and determined people have made us who we are today. We recognize that hiring and developing talent is a key element in our continued growth. We are looking for people with ambition and commitment to excellence to continue to drive these results. If you are looking for a business environment where people treat each other with mutual respect and dignity and each employee can make a difference, Benshaw is the company for you. We offer competitive pay, medical, vision and dental benefits, 401(k) with a employer match, as well as a host of other additional health and employee benefits. We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer for our Research and Development Team. Position Overview: Benshaw is a worldwide leader in industrial motor controls. The primary purpose of this position is the development of industrial motor controllers and protection devices used to control motors from 1 horsepower up to 22,500 horsepower and beyond. This development can take the form of pc-board designs, power electronics designs, conformance testing (UL and IEC), as well as support of the manufacturing of these products. This position is in the Benshaw Research and Development department where Benshaw's new products are created. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: With the Benshaw team, lead and perform testing and complete approval programs for third party (UL, CSA, IEC, and ETL) compliance.Design, develop, and maintain pc-board based hardware designs used in all Benshaw's products. Collaborate with other electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, software engineers, and lab technicians at Benshaw throughout the development and compliance process to evaluate new hardware designs, functions and performance goals to support the creation and release of new and revised products.Work with engineers in the debugging of new and revised hardware and power electronics. Perform testing of thermal, vibration, humidity, ESD, and EMC testing to verify and improve designs.Work closely with multidisciplinary and international teams to develop product specifications, define functionality, interfaces, and assist with project planning.Change gears frequently and multitask in a fast-paced environmentCollaborate with Requisition Engineering on new product design, testing, and product Qualifications:B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related degrees.Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a relevant engineering role (electrical, power, etc.)Strong technical skills related to electrical engineering and power electronics development.Experience with compliance engineering such as UL, IEC, etc.Experience with Altium Designer or other similar EDA programsExperience with SCR and/or IGBT based power electronics designs Experience with ERP systems.Experience with engineering debug and analysis using tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and signal working with product team to define product requirements and write design documentation such as requirements documents, test specifications, technical memos, and hardware design specifications. The ability to work with an international design team and communicate issues and needs clearly.Desired Qualifications:Technical skills related to embedded software development and knowledge of at least one programming language a plus. Experience with working together with supply chain and vendors.Experience operating in a manufacturing environment a plusExcellent communication skills (oral, written, and listening) and the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of professionals.Strong commitment to customer service and teamworkExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to travel occasionally (up to 20%) to perform compliance testing of products at third party test laboratories and to work together with customers.Good time management skills and ability to set prioritiesEqual Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Created: 2024-10-25