Senior Electrical Engineer II, Phoenix

ICON

ICON

Other Engineering
Austin, TX, USA
Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2024

ICON is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer II to help in the development of ICON’s latest print systems on the Phoenix Team. This team is responsible for delivering the machine known as Phoenix to Serial Production. As a Senior Electrical Engineer II at ICON, you will be in a hands-on development and technical design role with responsibility for the creation and support of well-designed, maintainable electrical systems. This role is based at ICON’s Austin, TX office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Collaborate with other engineers on electrical design in the development of a robotic platform for construction applications focusing on motion platforms and dynamic control of fluid systems.
  • Design and create prototypes and specify instrumentation and design for various R&D projects.
  • Progress development of systems through product commercialization including panel design and fabrication according to UL508A, NFPA 79, UL2011, NFPA 70 (NEC) and standards referenced therein.
  • Provide hands-on, troubleshooting, process, and manufacturing support as well designing, implementing, and integrating solutions in a fast-paced environment with a quick AGILE development cycle.
  • Create design solutions utilizing engineering methods with good documentation processes including CAD Design in Solidworks / Solidworks Electrical Schematic.
  • Support Efforts in Lean and Efficient manufacturing of products including acting as the specifying engineer for machine DFM efforts and design.
  • Must be willing to perform a wide range of tasks on a daily basis (e.g. Transition from office work to field work at a moment’s notice) as well to contribute expertise to the overall product development process.
  • Establish individual goals consistent with overall company OKRs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or relevant science with 12+ years of experience or a masters degree with 8+ years equivalent experience or proven experience in similar roles.
  • Proven record of leading an engineering development to deliver designs on-time (Sr engineer only)
  • Ability to use first principles analysis to solve difficult engineering problems
  • Experience with design of industrial equipment and adapting to the field requirements for such machines, with knowledge of real time PLC systems
  • Experience designing cable harnesses and Electrical Panels for Industrial Machinery
  • The ability to take projects from prototype to product
  • Demonstrated knowledge of UL508A and Industrial Electrical design.
  • Proficiency using Solidworks Electrical Schematics and / or Solidworks Electrical 3d with experience preferred in managing PDM
  • Familiarity reading and producing schematics in accordance with ANSI and ISO standards
  • Adept at communicating in a collaborative team environment and seeking optimum solutions with other team members
  • Knowledge of the AGILE methodology of project management or willingness to learn
  • A service-oriented attitude when in a support role
  • Ability to prioritize and stay cool in a dynamic start-up environment
  • Current driver’s license
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • 6+ years of working experience designing and building industrial automation equipment or related experience in an applicable field.
  • Previous start-up experience, and/or a resourceful innovative nature with an ability to streamline or develop efficient processes
  • Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, and the ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems
  • Knowledge of Machine Safety Standards ( ISO 13849 and Similar)
  • Lean Six Sigma Methodologies (Design for Manufacturing)
  • Industrial safety system experience to
  • High performance communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to less technical people
  • A hunger for learning and personal growth

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
  • Must be prepared to work, in part, in extreme environments: temps > 100 degrees or below freezing, sun, rain, mud, lack of electricity, etc.
  • Must be able to travel 4+ weeks per year internationally.
ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).

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