Summary The Associate Engineer, Electrical Design develops new electrical systems/circuits for various applications. Research system ideas and draw up plans for these systems, and capture them in schematics and system specifications. Test, simulate, validate and qualify their systems and make adjustments as needed. Provide support throughout the manufacturing of the electrical systems they have designed.
Detailed Description
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following: Manufacturing Operation Support (Major):
- Predominantly working to provide technical assistance to manufacturing support requests, for all product lines in the manufacturing floor.
- Analyse production requests and provide technical recommendation & solution, alongside with providing rough quote of effort estimation.
- Based upon the recommended changes, perform block diagram & schematic updates, cable drawing & wirelist creation and updates.
- Attend supplier requests in resolving technical queries & to approve proposed alternatives components.
- Work together with Engineering Change Notice Planner in releasing the updated packages.
- Work independently to design and develop technical solutions with assistance in a limited number of technical fields supporting common segments/technologies. May also solve complex problems in cooperation with a team of other engineers.
- Collaborate with Mechanical Engineers to design a control system that will enable the system to perform its intended function safely and reliably.
- Perform engineering calculations with respect to power consumption, current capacity, shielding, signal integrity, risk assessment, etc., as related to automation machinery and product designs.
New Product Development:
- Develops new product prototypes to validate automation and product designs meets performance requirements, quality, and cost goals
- Attend and interact in technical customer meetings.
- Design, modify and implement systems that meet customer and Celestica needs. e.g. creation of Schematics, Cable Routing Diagrams, Panel Layouts, Bills of Material, diagrams, drawings, etc.
- Testing, simulation and measuring (including troubleshooting) the performance of systems
- Keep up to date with relevant industry knowledge and regulations
- Liaison with suppliers, customers, contractors, and other internal teams.
- Analyze and interpret data and information
- Provide support during the manufacturing process
- Recommend modifications for systems
- Create reports and documentation
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
Standard Job : Technical Skills
- POWER : Power Distribution, Power Switching Supply
- CONTROL : Control System, Safety Circuit, PLC, PC, Industrial HMI, Robotic, Servo Motor, Stepper Motor, Pneumatic
- SCHEMATIC DESIGN: Digital, Analog, AC and DC Controls, Schematic Modelling and Generation (SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD), Electrical Panel Layout
- AUTOMATION : I/O Distribution, Sensor Selection and Design, Troubleshooting and Testing Automation Equipment
- STANDARDS : CE, NFPA 70, NFPA 79, UL 508A Physical Demands
- Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
- Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
- Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Typical Experience
- 2 to 5 years
- Experienced technician is encouraged to apply
Typical Education
Bachelor degree / Advance Diploma / Diploma
