Electrical designer - united states, concordia research station
electrical designer
take your next career step at abb with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.
at abb, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, lgbtq+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.
the electrical designer will create electrical connection diagrams that require knowledge of ansi air insulated switchgear to effectively achieve objectives. assignments typically require the use of advanced and innovative techniques. also, will proactively seek and implement initiatives to improve operations and increase customer satisfaction.
this position reports to
engineering supervisor
your responsibilities
utilize engineering tools to create connection diagrams and assign terminal points for wire in engineered to order projectsreview electrical schematic accuracy and work with project engineers to achieve desired electrical connections to meet project specific applicationscustomize electrical device layout and create 2d drawings for wire harnesses and instrument door and barrier punchingensure all designs work to meet company, industry, and customer’s technical standards/requirements (i.e. nec, ansi, ieee, customer project specifications, etc.). address manufacturing concerns or questions related to electrical wiringprovide feedback and solutions to project managers and project engineers to meet customer needscreate and document standards for assigning terminal points and rules for wiringparticipate in continuous improvement initiatives to drive improvements in efficiency, quality, and/or customer satisfactionprovide feedback for improvement and maintenance of the respective engineering tools and systems (i.e. symbol libraries, guidelines, reference documents, engineering system usability, etc).
your background
associates degree in engineering technology or a related field and 4+ years of relevant experience or bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience2 or more years of experience in manufacturing, customer application engineering, or electrical designability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and knowledge in power systems and protection-related matters.strong interpersonal skills.must be self-motivated with a high level of creativity.complex problem-solving skills required.experience in dealing with the cultural diversity of a global business environment.experience working in a manufacturing environment and specifically with control wiringexperience with electrical distribution equipmentproficient with autocad (recent version) or equivalent computer aided design platform. computer aided design certification or degree preferred.familiar and have practical experience with ms word, ms excel, ms project, powerpoint, sap, windchill and other applicable software.candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for abb in the us
benefits
retirement planlife insurancedisability insurancemedical insurancewellbeing program
more about us
abb's distribution solutions division provides utility, industrial and commercial customers with safe, smart and sustainable technologies for the distribution of electricity. with abb abilitytm enabled digital solutions at its core, our extensive portfolio includes distribution automation products, switching, limiting, measuring and sensing devices, switchgear, modular substation packages, and related services.
we look forward to receiving your application. if you want to discover more about abb, take another look at our website www.abb.com.
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