Senior Electrical Engineer (Controls)

Hawkins, Inc. • Rockford Township, IL

49d

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Engineer
is responsible for
designing, directing, and
coordinating instruments and controls electrical engineering across all
products, including new equipment, rental fleet, surplus assets, and investment
recovery.

Requirements

• High School diploma required (B.S. in Electrical Engineering is preferred).
• Comprehensive technical knowledge of all company products and services.
• Experience working in a team environment where teamwork and collaboration are essential to complete the work assignments and attain the goals of the organization.
• Interpersonal skills and abilities to develop and maintain strong internal and external customer and potential customer relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the overall business strategy and make recommendations within the scope of position responsibility.
• Engineering and Technology: Practical applications of engineering science and technology, including principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment for designing and producing goods and services. Requires strong knowledge of mathematics (arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics), physical principles, laws, and applications in fluid, material, atmospheric, mechanical, and electrical processes.
• Tools and Equipment: Ability to use power tools, wrenches, cutters, saws, cement, volt meters, pH/conductivity meters, hand tools, computers, current sources, and power supplies.
• Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and processes for creating precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware/software, including applications and programming.
• Administration and Management: Understanding of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of customer service principles, including needs assessment, quality standards, and satisfaction evaluation.
• Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, cost management, and techniques for efficient manufacturing and distribution.
• Software and Systems Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, controls programming software, troubleshooting, and use of personal computers.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two years’ training in automation systems, mechatronics, or electrical technology is preferred.
• Experience in process industry with a preference for water/wastewater industry is desired.

Responsibilities

• Designs or reviews customer specifications to ensure project requirements align with company capabilities.
• Completes electrical engineering design, PLC programming and hardware selection, HMI screen development, wiring, and cabinet design, etc.
• Engineers projects by selecting and designing electrical hardware and software, developing detailed plans, and supporting technical integration.
• Negotiates with customers on product designs and changes; presents proposals, reports, and findings.
• Collaborates with functional areas and production staff to meet customer requirements and project specifications.
• Prepares sales estimates for new, rental, service, and surplus contracts; responds to customer inquiries on electrical controls and instrumentation.
• Assists the Electrical Engineering Manager with training, development, workload, and assignments for junior design staff.
• Handles administrative tasks, including reviewing and writing reports, creating purchase requisitions, and approving material or service purchases.
• Can create CAD drawings for wiring and cabinet layouts, or provides sketches/details for CAD staff to create as needed.
• Supports rental startup services, including installation, follow-up service calls, customer training, and system startup to fulfill contract requirements with regards to electrical design and programming.
• Prepares budgets, cost estimates, bids, and contracts for new and existing customers with regard to controls and electrical / instrumentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hawkins/WaterSurplus offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more.
• Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED