Electrical Engineer
Purpose
As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. STIHL is seeking a highly motivated, detail oriented, Electrical Engineer to join our Machine and Automation department at STIHL’s corporate headquarters in Virginia Beach! This individual will develop a complete electrical schematic, sequence of operation, PLC program, vision system program, robotic equipment program.
Position highlights include:
• Benefits – Competitive health insurance, compensation, 401K, bonuses, relocation assistance and PENSION!
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversees electrical hardware and software control design for new and existing assembly workstations, auto-stations, light automation machines, Creates electrical schematics, logic diagrams, layouts, wiring drawings, interface, electrical enclosure layout drawings, and bill of materials.
- Orders electrical components and units from suppliers and vendors.
- Supports the assembly, debugging and troubleshooting of new equipment.
- Programs, configures and develops sequence of operation for PLC program on new and existing assembly equipment. Improves existing PLC program of equipment for better performance.
- Recommends and implements techniques that enhance design performance, reduce cost, and improve assembly process.
- Prepares reports and presentations for management evaluation.
- All work affecting product quality shall be competent on the basis of appropriate education, training, skills, and experience.
Specifications
- BS in Electrical Engineering
- 4 to 6 years experience in concept and design of assembly equipment, automation machines or related equipment.
- Knowledge and hands-experience in design, installation and troubleshooting of PLC controls.
- Experience in the following:
- Electromechanical system design, and testing. Also Stepper motors, servomotors, and leak test equipment.
- Vision systems, sensors and machine safety products.
- Robotics experience is a plus
- Intermediate computer skills using MS Word, Excel, Power Point required;
Nearest Major Market: Virginia Beach