Electrical Engineer

Pursuit Aerospace is hiring an Electrical Engineer to design, maintain, and improve electrical systems, machining, and equipment to optimize production efficiency and safety. The role supports plant equipment and building maintenance, project planning and implementation, equipment layouts, and troubleshooting across assigned plants.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate systems for machining, assembly, welding, and inspection
• Develop, test, and troubleshoot electrical components, controls, and manufacturing systems
• Improve production efficiency through enhanced electrical systems, energy management, and predictive maintenance
• Ensure all machinery and systems comply with safety standards, electrical codes, and regulations
• Review drawings and concepts and resolve producibility concerns, such as providing recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials
• Analyzes engineering proposals, process requirements, and related technical data pertaining to industrial machinery and equipment design
• Determines feasibility of designing new plant equipment or modifying existing facilities considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning, and other technical and economic factors
• Create manufacturing assembly documentation, concept tools and provide technical assistance
• Support failure investigations, determine root cause of failure, and implement corrective actions, in support of continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with teams to install new equipment and complete projects within budget and on time

Preferred

• Proficiency in PLC programming (Programmable Logic Controllers), CAD software, robotics, and electrical circuit analysis is crucial
• Knowledge of electrical control systems (prints, VFDs, motors, drives, servos, sensors, etc.)
• Knowledge of 460VAC, 120VAC, 24VDC, 5VDC systems
• Knowledge of ladder logic software (ProWORX 32, RSLogix, SoMachine)
• Knowledge of robots (Yaskawa Motoman)
• Knowledge of SolidWorks or similar software for designing
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or similar software for design
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, and Siemens PLCs and drives
• Knowledge of a variety of Fluke meters
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present capacity risks and opinions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to validate supplier commits, interpret supplier performance signals, and translate capacity limitations into actionable planning inputs
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate supplier data into actionable planning insights
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting capacity risks and options to senior stakeholders
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, evolving environments and help define processes where none exist
• PLC Programming
• CAD Software
• Robotics
• Electrical Circuit Analysis
• Electrical Control Systems
• Electrical Prints
• Variable Frequency Drives
• Motors
• Drives
• Servo Systems
• Sensors
• 460 VAC Systems
• 120 VAC Systems
• 24 VDC Systems
• 5 VDC Systems
• Ladder Logic Software
• ProWORX 32
• RSLogix
• SoMachine
• Yaskawa Motoman Robots
• SolidWorks
• AutoCAD
• Allen-Bradley PLCs
• Schneider Electric PLCs
• Siemens PLCs
• Fluke Meters
• Supplier Commit Validation
• Supplier Performance Analysis
• Capacity Risk Assessment
• Capacity Planning
• Supplier Data Analysis
• Planning Insights
• Communication
• Analytical Thinking
• Adaptability to Ambiguity
• Process Development

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

Company

• Global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components
• Manchester, Connecticut, USA
• https://pursuitaero.com/
• Founded in 1960
• 1001-5000 employees

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical engineering field
• At least 3 years of electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time bases without sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Programmable Logic Controllers), CAD software, robotics, and electrical circuit analysis is crucial
• Knowledge of electrical control systems (prints, VFDs, motors, drives, servos, sensors, etc.)
• Knowledge of 460VAC, 120VAC, 24VDC, 5VDC systems
• Knowledge of ladder logic software (ProWORX 32, RSLogix, SoMachine)
• Knowledge of robots (Yaskawa Motoman)
• Knowledge of SolidWorks or similar software for designing
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or similar software for design
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, and Siemens PLCs and drives
• Knowledge of a variety of Fluke meters
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present capacity risks and opinions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to validate supplier commits, interpret supplier performance signals, and translate capacity limitations into actionable planning inputs
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate supplier data into actionable planning insights
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting capacity risks and options to senior stakeholders
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, evolving environments and help define processes where none exist
• At least 3 years of electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

Required skills

• Electrical Engineering in Manufacturing, PLC Programming, Electrical Circuit Analysis, Electrical Control Systems, Ladder Logic, ProWORX 32, RSLogix, SoMachine, Yaskawa Motoman Robotics, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, and Siemens PLCs and Drives

Preferred skills

• Knowledge of 460VAC, 120VAC, 24VDC, 5VDC systems, Knowledge of robots (Yaskawa Motoman), Knowledge of SolidWorks or similar software for designing, Knowledge of AutoCAD or similar software for design, Knowledge of a variety of Fluke meters

Experience

• 3+ years