Electrical Engineer

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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 Guide Bar 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. Prefer Siemens experience.
Profibus experience is a plus.
Experience in the following:
- Electromechanical system design, and testing. Also Stepper motors, servomotors, and leak test equipment.
- Vision systems, sensors and machine safety products.
Programming of FANUC robots is a plus.
Intermediate computer skills using MS Word, Excel, Power Point required; E-plan experience a plus.