Electrical Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

The electrical engineer is responsible for the design and delivery of the electrical hardware associated with the automated systems.

The Electrical Engineer must:

• Develop an electrical solution that meets the requirements of the proposal or project.

• Draw up a tender documentation for electrical subcontractors to specify the electrical requirements which they must

deliver the project.

• Study the contract, assist with negotiating with subcontractors in order to respect budgets when placing orders for

electrical equipment and third party services such as installation.

• Ensure design and execution results are delivered according to budget, schedule, regulation and quality requirements.

• Provide technical support on electrical design aspects throughout the project and during the Proposal phase

• Support the construction of control system and other electrical panels, managing panel suppliers and testing prior to

delivery.

• Support site installation and commissioning activities including providing supervision of electrical subcontractors.

• Perform other technical tasks as required (e.g., site surveys, feasibility studies, sales support, etc.)

In general, the electrical engineer will work as part of a team and work closely with other team members and other

departments to ensure the successful completion of the project or offer.

Electrical design tasks:

• Generation of electrical designs and define and implement their characteristics using (for example):

o Automation Architecture Diagrams

o Hardware specifications (e.g., I/O hardware, converter drives, etc.)

o Specifications of manufactured elements (e.g., PLC panels, I/O panels, power cabinet)

o Panel layout diagrams

o Schedule for Input/Output Cards

o On-site cabling specifications

o Wiring diagrams

o Locking Circuit Design

o Cable Passage Diagrams and Specifications for Cable Holders

o Network Design and Configuration

• Comply with SPX IDEF procedures and use applicable design tools and standards when developing electrical studies.

• Perform study calculations (e.g., power loads) to support electrical design and specifications.

• Perform Panel Inspection / Acceptance Testing at the Subcontractor (FAT)

• Ensure that tasks are completed according to project schedule, quality and within budget.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibility for the solution:

• Ensure that the design, for which they are responsible, is functional and executed in accordance with:

o Applicable Laws and Regulations

o Client Contract Requirements (or, if proposed, RFQ/URS Requirements)

o SPX references, standards and best practices, if applicable

• Ensure that design results are complete and compliant with standards. For example, ensure that:

o Documentation (e.g., wiring diagrams, I/O cable schedules) uses common standards for the entire  project/proposal and ensures that it is delivered at a consistent level in terms of content and quality

o The selection of control components is uniform throughout the system

• Ensure that all elements/subsystems within the scope for which they are responsible integrate consistently and that external interfaces (e.g., wiring terminations, signal exchange, etc.) are well understood and defined

• Consider economic factors to ensure that the entire project is delivered within budget.

• Travel to customer sites to supervise electrical installation subcontractors to ensure smooth handover to

commissioning teams.

Communication and teamwork:

• Engage in technical discussions with customers and suppliers.

• Attend relevant meetings on the project or proposal, for example:

o Kick-off meetings

o Review of Progress

o Design Reviews

Communicate information to stakeholders in a timely manner:

• Support other disciplines, during the design phase, to achieve project or proposal deliverables, e.g.

o Supply chain (e.g., initial specification, review of supplier quotes, purchase requisitions, etc.)

o Process design (e.g., linking functional requirements such as pasteurizer deflection controls)

o Automation design (e.g., sharing I/O delivery schedules)

• Support the installation and commissioning team during the execution phase of the site, for example:

o Assist in the planning of electrical installation activities (e.g., panel unloading and positioning).

o Assist in item verification and problem solving;

o Troubleshooting Electrical Problems

• Assist in the transmission of files (e.g., electrical schematics) to the After-Sales Services team.

Documentation

• Ensure that all design information is captured, stored and retained, in the assigned location, in a structured and

accessible manner

• Compile operation and maintenance manuals, including preparation of spare parts lists

• Assistance in compiling technical files, or equivalent, as defined by legislation (e.g. EU Machinery Directive)

The main role will also be to carry out electrical design tasks on projects or tenders, including:

• Safety & Environment

o Ensuring the safety of electrical solutions

o Ensure that aspects related to the emergency shutdown, isolation and maintenance of solutions are  appropriately considered

• Participate in relevant reviews, as defined in the procedures of the SPX Flow IDEF and the contracts with clients

and ensure that the resulting actions have been carried out. (Examples of reviews: design reviews, risk

assessments, etc.)

• Ensure compliance with local legislation and regulations (for plant/process locality) that apply to the engineering

design (e.g., EU Machinery Directive, EU Low Voltage Directory, EU ATEX Directory)

Act safely, especially outside of the known office environment (e.g., at customer and supplier sites)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Prerequisites: knowledge of implantation of automated and electrical systems with at least 5 years proven industry experience.

• Desired:

o Ability to travel in Europe and internationally

o Fluent English – spoken and written

o Good communication skills

o Ability to multi-task in a matrix environment

o Ability and willingness to work and build relationships with colleagues across multiple departments and diverse geographic locations

o Good analytical/problem-solving skills and attention to detail

o Good initiative and ability to work independently

o Willing

o Ability to uphold high standards of performance within a team while maintaining ethics and integrity

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