Electrical Engineer

## Electrical Engineer

## Job Description

### Electrical Engineer

### Primary Purpose and Function

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for processing Requests for Engineering Quotations (RFEQs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and Sales Orders (SOs) in accordance with ERP requirements to support order processing. This role designs, integrates, tests, and troubleshoots electrical systems and peripheral equipment that support Okuma’s manufacturing solutions, while ensuring quality, cost control, and standardization.

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### Key Responsibilities

• Process **Requests for Engineering Quotations (RFEQs)** to support sales and project execution
• Provide **direct technical support** to sales, service, distributors, and partners as required
• Develop and maintain **electrical designs** for manufacturing solutions, including peripheral integration
• Create and maintain **design documentation**, including:
• Functional specifications
• Installation instructions
• Wiring diagrams and wiring tables
• Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Process and implement **Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)**
• Conduct **investigations and root cause analysis** for Notifications of Problem (NOPs)
• Drive **continuous improvement** of electrical designs, systems, and processes
• Support **standardization efforts**, including common components and design practices
• Create and maintain **project schedules** to meet delivery commitments
• Perform **conceptual and detailed electrical design** work
• Support **U.S. sourcing** of components and systems
• Manage **cost control and cost reduction initiatives** while meeting cost objectives
• Evaluate and specify **electrical and electromechanical components**
• Troubleshoot **electromechanical systems**, components, and integrated solutions
• Perform basic **setup, programming, and troubleshooting** of:
• PLCs
• Motor drives
• Industrial communication systems

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### Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems and controls
• Experience working within ERP‑driven engineering environments
• Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally with sales, service, and manufacturing teams
• Strong problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis skills
• Experience supporting cost reduction and standardization initiatives

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### Required Qualifications (Mid‑Level | Let’s Build Cool Things)

• Bachelor’s degree in **Electrical Engineering** from an accredited institution ✅
• **3–7 years of hands‑on experience** designing, troubleshooting, and improving electrical systems in an industrial, manufacturing, or automation environment
• Comfortable navigating the **engineering paperwork side of life**—RFEQs, ECOs, Sales Orders, and ERP workflows won’t scare you
• Solid experience creating **real‑world electrical designs and documentation**, including wiring diagrams, BOMs, and functional specifications
• Enjoys getting hands‑on to **troubleshoot electromechanical systems** and dig into root causes—not just pass problems along
• Working knowledge of **PLCs, motor drives, and industrial communication systems**, including basic setup, programming, and troubleshooting
• Able to **own standard designs independently**, while collaborating with the team on more complex or custom challenges
• Naturally curious, analytical, and motivated to **make designs better, simpler, and more standardized**
• Clear communicator who can partner effectively with **sales, service, manufacturing, and suppliers**

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## Qualifications

Qualifications

• BS Electrical Engineering or equivalent preferred
• 3-7 years of electrical design experience preferred

(prior software coding experience preferred)

• Experience with PLC and motor drives programming, industrial communication protocols (preferred).
• Skilled at progressing from problem statement to well-documented and tested designs
• Understanding and applications of national and international standards such as ISO, OSHA, ANSI standards
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
• 10% travel required to work with Customers, Distributors, and Partners