Electrical Engineer II

Company: TK Elevator
Location: Germantown
Posted on: August 8, 2022

Job Description:

With customers in over 100 countries served by more than 50,000 employees, TK Elevator achieved sales of around ---8 billion in the fiscal year 2018/2019. Over 1,000 locations around the world provide an extensive network that guarantees closeness to customers. After building its position as one of the world's leading elevator companies in a mere 40 years' time, TK Elevator became an independent company in August 2020. The company's most important business line is its service business, with approximately 1.4 million units under maintenance and over 24,000 service technicians globally. The product portfolio covers commodity elevators for residential and commercial buildings to cutting-edge, highly customized solutions for state-of-the-art skyscrapers - such as One World Trade Center in New York. In addition, it also consists of escalators and moving walks, passenger boarding bridges, stair and platform lifts, as well as tailored service solutions such as MAX, the industry's first cloud-based digitally enhanced maintenance solution - thus covering a broad spectrum of urban mobility.

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TK Elevator is currently seeking an Electrical Engineer II for our Germantown, TN location.
JOB SUMMARY: The Engineer II in the Electrical Contract Engineering group of the Modernization value stream is responsible for the completing the design of electrical components of elevator systems from conceptualization of the established design to workable designs utilizing computer-assisted engineering and design software. This position interfaces with other Contract Engineering groups, Field Engineering, R&D, Product Support Engineering, Procurement, Coder/Router Administrators and production departments to achieve the production of a world class elevator.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS --- Design electrical components of existing elevator systems including, but not limited to control systems.--- Read sales documents and specifications to fully understand the systems required for the components being used.--- Interpret wiring diagrams, schematics and other technical documents.--- Use computer-assisted engineering and design software/equipment to perform assignments.--- Generate and update designs per abstracts, layouts and approved established design drawings.--- Assess, plan and produce documentation for hydraulic and/or traction elevators.--- Develop creative solutions to product application issues of moderate complexity.--- Modify and develop standard software and controls to interface with existing equipment and equipment from other OEMs.--- Achieve proficiency in multiple product lines.--- Ability to comprehend and apply basic A17.1 and NEC Code.--- Work under moderate supervision for coaching, training, and skill development.--- Train level one engineers as needed within own area of proficiency.--- Effectively communicate and share information, solutions, and ideas.--- Participate and lead in SSQDC and ODM meetings.--- Functions as a team leader and/or possesses the ability to do so.--- Identify problems and implement solutions using problem solving tools (PPS, A3, DMAIC, 8D) with coaching.--- Meets metrics for safety, sustainability, quality, delivery and cost as a general function of the role.--- All employees must adhere to corporate compliance policy and will be expected to handle themselves in a professional manner and exhibit responsible behavior.--- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES --- Strong understanding of electrical concepts required.--- Possess the ability to closely follow instructions and pre-established procedures/SOP to perform the functions of the job required.--- Intermediate experience using computer-assisted design software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Bluebeam preferred.--- Experience with Lean problem solving methods (Six Sigma, A3, 8D, DMAIC, etc.) preferred.--- Possess the ability to understand available product line options and provide them in design.--- Possess strong customer service skills.--- Possess the ability to work well within a team environment while demonstrating the ability to make decisions.--- Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.--- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) required.
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE--- Five or more years experience (Master's degree may supplement) within the field of electrical engineering required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, TRAINING --- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, General Engineering Technology or similar engineering field required. Internal Candidate Requirement:--- Associate's Degree with 8 to 10 years elevator work experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS--- Professional Engineer (PE) or Project Management Professional (PMP) a plus.--- ASQ Green Belt a plus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands 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 of this position require walking and/or standing approximately 40% of the time. Potentially requires sitting approximately 60% of the time. However, adjustable height desks are provided at most workspaces. Requires manual dexterity use of hands, arms, and feet for repetitive lifting as well as use of required equipment and computer. Requires audible/visual abilities. Requires less than 10% travel time. (domestic and foreign)
Work Environments: The work environments are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions within established office environment.

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