Electronic Controls Engineer
- 1. SPX CORPORATION – JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title; Engineer II - Electronic Controls FLSA Status: Exempt Division/Location: Michigan City Grade: C3 Department: Product Engineering Report to: Lead Engineer - Electronic Controls Revision/Date: 11/02/2012 SUMMARY Provide value-added engineering and support for the development of new products as well as assisting in the maintenance and improvement of existing products. Design, test and develop product and product components following company and industry standards; develop non-routine test and evaluation procedures; assist in supervision of laboratory activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS) • Design and develop product component parts, product subassemblies and product complete assemblies according to company and industry standards • Develop and/or produce cost effective control and instrumentation concepts to meet project requirements • Develop complete material list of parts required for design requirements • Prepare, maintain, and adhere to engineering specifications, design practices and procedures • Develop test methods, instrumentation and procedures not covered by recognized Approval Agency requirements or rating codes. Administer and carry out these test programs with team’s engineers and lab technicians • Analyze and interpret test data and make product revisions as necessary to comply with safety and performance requirements and standards • Analyze, interpret, and be able use test data to perform root cause analysis and develop corrective actions • Develop, maintain, and update DFMEAs, and assist in development of PFMEAs and Process Control Plans • Work with drafting personnel on the product detailed layout, detailed prints, parts specifications, and Bills of Material • Formulate product specifications and update these specifications as required • Work with Director of Product Compliance, Lab Supervisor, Plant Manufacturing Engineering Team, Product Managers, Commodity Managers, and other Product Engineers to enable efficient execution of resolutions to issues. Provide needed technical information/assistance to other departments • Suggest new product ideas and maintain records for potentially patentable ideas • Be thoroughly knowledgeable about and test product in accordance with the Approval Agency of concern, such as Underwriters Laboratories, American Gas Association, AHRI, and American National Standard / Canadian Standard Association • Participate in annual reviews with department managers when a team members’ performance is being evaluated • Assign and supervise specific tasks within project team in a manner that will allow for efficient completion of project goals. Organize and track progress of specific tasks critical to project completion • Report progress to Chief Engineer and/or Director of Engineering as requested, in addition to the compilation of periodic reports. • Carry out other duties that may be assigned such as product evaluations, cost reductions, manufacturing problem solving, etc.
- 2. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE and CERTIFICATION: BS in Engineering Field, Preferably Electronics/Electrical or Controls Engineering SKILLS: Prefer 7-10 years experience in the following areas: - Circuit Design (PCB Layout) - Communications (TCP/IP, 802.11, Bluetooth, RS-232, RS-485, Modbus etc.) - Programming (Embedded System and GUI) - Combustion - Heat Transfer - Hydronics - Appliance Design - Designing Lab Tests - Heating System Analysis - Project Management – From design concept to manufacturing - Team-orientation - Data-Orientation - Exceptional Analytical Skills - Knowledge of feedback control theory/system modeling - Ability to analyze, design, modify, and/ or troubleshoot electrical components, subsystems, and control algorithms - Familiarity with industrial or commercial control systems ABILITIES: Prefer Training in the following areas: - Six Sigma Methodology - Quality Documentation - Personnel Management – Team Leadership - Spreadsheets - Word Processing PHYSICAL DEMANDS WORK ENVIRONMENT Normal office working environment. Limited Travel DISCLAIMERS The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. SPX LEADERSHIP STANDARDS All SPX divisions are committed to the effective use of the SPX Leadership Standards. It is important that all employees understand and utilize these Leadership Standards when performing the duties of his/her position.
- 3. QUALITY Quality encompasses all aspects of SPX’s business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process, and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and, through designated channels, initiate and recommend solutions. REVIEW/APPROVAL Unit Manager Date Human Resources Date Employee Date