Electrical Engineer - Manufacturers Rd.
Company: Heatec, Inc.
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
BUILT TO CONNECTAstec is a global, environmentally focused
infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building
and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the
most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging
innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over
the world. ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Electrical Engineer is responsible
for managing all technical aspects of electrical/electronic
hardware and/or control software for new product development
projects, as well as projects for continuous improvement of
existing products.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may
include but not limited to)Uses computer-aided engineering, design
software, and equipment to develop electrical/electronic design
drawings and schematicsDevelops detailed drawings for new designs
and modifications to existing designsDesigns and codes control
software for new designs and modifications to existing designsLeads
cross-functional electrical design reviews, including Design for
ManufacturabilityLeads software design reviews for developed
control softwareDevelops the electrical and software test plans for
new designs and changes to existing designs, and coordinates the
testing and validation using these plansCommunicates with
Manufacturing on production issuesWorks with Purchasing Department
and suppliers on new or existing componentsAssists customers, via
telephone or on site, to resolve function and/or application
issuesParticipates in customer meetings and travels to customer job
sites and offices to promote good customer relations and assists
customers in resolving function and/or application issues when
requestedWorks with the Service Department to resolve field and
warranty issuesWorks with the Technical Publications Department to
develop and update operation/parts/service manualsWorks with
mechanical design team to coordinate space claim and mounting
provisions for component placement and harness routingKnowledgeable
of all Astec products and the products of our direct competitors
Projects a positive company image by interacting with fellow
employees, customers and management in a cooperative, supportive
and courteous manner; displays a professional attitude; complies
with company dress codeCommunicates with individuals at all levels
within the organizationDocuments assigned tasks as requiredPerforms
work according to supervisor's directives when requestedAdheres to
all Astec design and coding standardsPerforms engineering
calculations as required during design cycleFollows all company
policies and procedures at all timesFollows proper safety
procedures at all timesWears personal protective equipment as
requiredCleans work area dailyPerforms other duties as
assignedMINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREDBachelor of
Science (B.S.) degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering
or related fieldSKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREDJob-related Skills and
AbilitiesProficient with computer-aided design softwareEngineering
drawing reading and interpretation skillsKnowledge of electrical
engineering systems of symbols, legends, shadings and linesAbility
to work satisfactorily as a team memberGood communication skills
(both verbal and written)Ability to handle sudden changes in
project/priority and multiple tasks simultaneously in a positive
fashionAbility to set, adjust and change daily prioritiesGood
organization and time-management skillsWillingness to accept
responsibility and take on new challengesAbility to exercise
discretion and independent judgment on a customary and regular
basisProficiency with personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite
software applicationsAdept at problem solvingLanguage Skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business
periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or
governmental regulationsAbility to write reports, business
correspondence and procedure manualsAbility to effectively present
information and respond to questions from groups of managers,
clients, customers and the general publicAbility to write routine
reports and correspondence and effectively present information to
customers and/or employees of organization and respond to questions
from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general
publicReasoning Ability Skills Ability to define problems, collect
data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions Ability to
interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in
mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and
concrete variablesMust have strong analytical and troubleshooting
skillsOTHER REQUIREMENTSPre-employment drug screen, physical, and
background checkFlexibility to work additional hours as
requiredOccasional travel (including international)Valid driver's
license and ability to safely operate a motor
vehiclePREFERENCESProficiency with Solidworks, Solidworks
Electrical, and Enterprise HarnessExperience with Plus 1 Guide,
CoDeSys, C++, Telematics, hydraulic circuits, 12V/24V DC electric
circuits and/or control systems for off-road construction
equipmentTwo (2) years of related work experience preferred but
recent graduates with a four-year electrical engineering degree are
encouraged to applyKnowledge of manufacturing processesExperience
in the design and manufacture of off-road construction
equipmentAbility to type 40+WPM SAFETYAstec is dedicated to a
culture of Behavior Based SAFETY and a Healthy
Environment!Proficient in promoting safe and healthy work
environment Notify area supervisor of product discrepancies or
equipment malfunctionsAdhere to established company policies and
procedures paying special attention to safety regulations Report
defective materials, equipment, or questionable conditions to the
area supervisor/manager to identify and correct the root cause Wear
personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with training
guidelinesPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing
the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
remain in a stationary position a minimum of 50% of the time, move
and frequently operate a computer and other office equipment and
occasionally properly employ objects, tools and/or controls. The
employee is frequently required to communicate and exchange
accurate information. The employee is regularly required to reach
and occasionally attain non-standard physical positions for varying
amounts of time. Specific vision abilities include close vision,
distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to
adjust focus.The employee must regularly transport up to 10 pounds
and occasionally transport up to 25 pounds. Lifting devices must be
used or help must be requested for anything over 25 pounds.
Required to occasionally ascend/descend, balance and work at
various heights.Ability to travel by land and/or air for extended
periods of time.Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth
perception, and ability to adjust focus.Our Culture and
ValuesEmployees that become part of Astec embody the values below
throughout their work. Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of
our customersHonesty and integrity in all aspects of
businessRespect for all individualsPreserving entrepreneurial
spirit and innovationSafety, quality and productivity as means to
ensure successWORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a climate-controlled
office environment and is occasionally exposed to a shop
manufacturing environment. Office environment exposures include
frequent and extensive telephone and computer use. The noise level
in the office setting is usually moderate consistent with an office
environment. Shop manufacturing environment exposures include
exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and
equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized
vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather
conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee
may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic
or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures.
The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent
with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing
protection.Mines, road construction and forestry job site exposures
include exposure to climate conditions indicative of the geographic
location and the season. Field duties require that the employee
work in close proximity to heavy roadbuilding and construction
equipment (dump trucks, loaders, cranes, crushers, pavers, cold
planers, material transfer vehicles, stabilizers, wheel loaders,
excavators, skidders, feller buncher, chippers, grinders etc.) and
traffic associated with mines, road construction, forestry and
recycling sites. The employee is frequently exposed to moving
mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is
occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, toxic or caustic
chemicals, vibration and risk of electrical shock. The noise level
in this environment is usually loud and may require hearing
protection.The employee is occasionally exposed to travel hazards
associated with automobile and/or airplane travel. Equal
Opportunity EmployerAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does
not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion,
gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status,
national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a
person's veteran status or any other characteristic protected by
law or executive order.
Keywords: Heatec, Inc., Chattanooga , Electrical Engineer - Manufacturers Rd., Engineering , Chattanooga, Tennessee
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