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Electrical Design & Programming Technician

EVAPCO, Inc., Lake View, IA, United States


Electrical Design & Programming Technician
This position will work with the manufacturing engineering and product sales groups. Design custom electrical schematics, with the use of electrical standards, UL and NEC code. Program computer based electrical and PLC design software. Design and calculate burner, air flow, and electrical requirements. Provide startup/operational support and communicate to customers and Evapco Field Service Technicians.

Major Areas of Responsibility

Software/Controls Design

Program PLC code for units in multiple software formats

Design HMI graphic interfaces

Control industrial refrigeration valve systems

Electrical Design

Understand and apply code for industrial electrical applications

Design custom schematics for Industrial HVAC Units

Calculate and design burner, air flow, and electrical requirements

New product development for constantly evolving electrical components

Review and revise electrical schematics

Safety

Design unit electrical systems with employee and customer safety in mind

Guide all personnel in safety procedures and the proper wearing and use of PPE for job task

Quality & Service

Provide support to field service, factory, and customers

Help all technicians resolve quality problems and issues related to electrical and controls systems

Clearly communicate with customers and contractors

Resolve problems and issues with electrical prints and design

Housekeeping

Maintain clean working area throughout the day

Maintain clean and organized digital files on computer and server

Participate in team and shop business problem solving activities that include quality, safety, scrap reduction, and process improvements

Meet or exceed annual safety, quality, 5‑S, and productivity targets

Attend training courses as directed by management

May perform other duties, as assigned

Position Challenges & Latitude

Willingness to learn and adapt to new situations and products

Ensure adherence to company policies and work rules, as well as ensuring a safe work environment is maintained

Maintain excellent work attendance

Maintain a cheerful and positive attitude

Strive to continually improve quality, safety, 5‑S, and productivity within your areas of responsibility

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience

5+ years experience of the following

Familiar with and understands use of software including

Rockwell Automation

Eplan

Pro Panel (Eplan 3D)

Schneider Electric

Siemens

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, and Word

TeamViewer

VNC Viewer

Familiar with and understanding of concepts including

Industrial electrical systems and components including PLC, VFD, sensors, motor starters, etc.

Industrial refrigeration systems (NH3, CO2, Glycol, and other refrigerants)

Burner direct and indirect, natural and propane

Air flows, volume, pressure, dew point, humidity control

Engineering or Technologies Degree preferred, experience may substitute.

Extremely fluent with computer use and digital communication

Ability to work remotely when needed

Basic understanding of NEC/ NFPA 70 code and UL508A and how to find information within code book

Basic math for engineering calculations (i.e. add/subtract/divide/multiply, whole numbers and fractions)

Must have a valid driver’s license

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Office, Manufacturing, and outdoor environments

Monday through Friday, with some weekend based on customer requirements Saturday’s and Sunday’s

Evapco Summary of Pay & Benefits

Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Program – we are an employee‑owned company

Profit Sharing Bonus – which is paid twice per year

(k)larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Bereavement Pay

Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election

Paid Sick Leave

Long Term Disability

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