Electrical Engineer

Position Purpose:

Continuously, we are looking to recruit Electrical Engineering Professionals located at our Lafayette, Indiana facility to help our business continue to grow. The purpose of recruiting an Electrical Engineer is to have an individual who is an integral part of the company in the creation and development of Power Distribution systems. Candidates to be an Electrical Engineer at APT can expect to potentially be involved in:

• Conceptual Power Systems design
• Medium Voltage Switchgear & components design
• Creation of AC and DC schematics, components layout, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams
• Electric power metering and protective relaying
• Embedded controllers software and hardware development
• HMI, equipment monitoring, and SCADA software development
• Programming of PLCs
• Website Content Development
• Equipment field start-up

Career Development Paths:

Advanced Power Technologies, a premier manufacturer of generator and distribution switchboards, switchgear and control panels, offers multiple career paths for Electrical Engineers including:

• New Product Design & Development, PLC & HMI Programming, Equipment Commissioning
• Applications, Electrical Projects Cost Estimation, and Sales Support
• Supporting the Testing, Manufacturing, and Production of Electrical Equipment

Desired Skills and Experience:

• The ability to demonstrate knowledge and familiarity with Electrical Engineering fundamentals and 3 phase Wye and Delta power system applications from 208V – 15,000V AC
• Knowledge of circuit breakers, power distribution and power generation systems, switchgear, Medium Voltage Equipment and insulation systems, generator and motor control, PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, website content development and marketing literature development
• Proficient in the use of Windows based applications including but not limited to:
  • Microsoft Office Applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
  • Adobe Reader
  • AutoCAD
  • Various Integrated Development and Debugging Environments (IDDEs)

• Ability to travel as necessary and handle other duties as required

Education & Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology with an interest or specialization in Power Systems or equivalent combination of education, work experience and skill development required

Additional Information:

• Position Type:
  • Full Time

• Job Function:
  • Engineering, Power Systems, Computer Programming

• Approximate Time Commitment:
  • 50 Hours Per Week

• Travel Percentage:
  • Generally less than 30% travel

• Compensation:
  • Commensurate with Experience & Skills
  • Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Click here to apply if you are interested in this position, and if you possess any of these qualities.