Electrical Design Engineer

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $3.8B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 11,000 employees around the world, with operations in over 71 manufacturing locations in 20 countries.

Location: Bettendorf

• Bettendorf, IA, United States (US)

Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time

Function: Manufacturing

Shift: First shift; Full-time (weekends as needed)

Lincoln Electric is a global manufacturer of the highest quality welding, cutting and joining solutions ranging from simple to complex. With over 120 years of service excellence, we are committed to employing talent that will support our strategy to foster innovation and a first class experience for our customers. Lincoln Electric, where the actual is limited and the possible is immense.

Position Summary:

Execute electrical design for custom automation equipment such as robot systems, and weld fixtures/tooling. Collaborate and support departments and individuals throughout design and production stages. Ensure and maintain safety and quality of electrical systems in order to assist in delivering the best product to customers.

Responsibilities:

• Take initiative to meet challenging project timelines and hour budgets;

• Provide the following design needs: electrical schematics, parts lists, control panel and operator station layouts and network/Fieldbus topology;

• Define electrical Bill of Materials for projects assigned and set demand for items in Epicor;

• Control (PLC and HMI) programming / troubleshooting;

• Assist in complex system start-up, de-bug and final equipment maturation;

• Ability to act as engineering lead, designer and programmer for small-scale projects;

• Provide technical assistance to estimating, sales, production and service as required;

• Assist in resolving issues discovered / encountered during system build, debug and shipping;

• Provide assistance to other departments (i.e., service, shop, etc.) as required;

• Assist in compiling documentation for service manuals;

• Assist in field installation when necessary;

• Ensure that product, as designed, is in conformance with Lincoln Electric Automation quote and customer purchase order;

• Update design package to reflect "as built" configuration of any critical item;

• Effectively collaborate with machine builders, management and support functions;

• Ensure system schematics are updated to as-build conditions;

• Assist in field start-up and customer training when necessary;

• Assist in-house customer service support (i.e., training, phone, service calls, etc.);

• Uphold company quality objectives and play an active role in reaching continuous improvement objectives; and

• Other duties as assigned.

Experience / Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent; or Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science; or equivalent with experience will be considered;

• High attention to detail and quality;

• Able to plan and execute daily and weekly scheduled tasks;

• Able to keep work area clean and organized;

• Able to follow directions from peers within the integration department;

• Excellent team player with organizational and time management skills;

• Safely operate fork trucks and overhead cranes;

• Machine programming (PLC/HMI) experience

• Rockwell, GE;

• Safety system programming and troubleshooting experience;

• Network programming and troubleshooting experience;

• Experience in robotic welding (i.e., MIG, TIG, laser, spot) preferred;

Nonessential Skills and Experience:

• Safety standards; OSHA, ANSI, RIA, ISO.

Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S):

• Understand the Company's EH&S Policy and how it relates to this job;

• Be aware of OSHA & EPA laws and regulations as well as company rules and policies that pertain to this job;

• Work in a safe and environmentally friendly manner and observe all company EH&S procedures;

• Immediately notify the supervisor if there is any safety hazard, any equipment not operating correctly or if there are any questions regarding EH&S procedures; and

• Attend required EH&S training.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is typically required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; squat; climb; talk and hear. Be able to climb ladders; lift hand tools approx. 1-15 lbs. in weight to complete machine assembly, parts up to 50 lbs. Repetition with activity. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate; temperature in the assembly area may fluctuate with the seasons as the production area is not air conditioned.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Nearest Major Market: Davenport

Nearest Secondary Market: Moline

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