IPH Associate Design Engineer

IPH Associate Design Engineer

Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies.

At Chromalox, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world's most challenging industrial heating applications.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we got our start with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry.

We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs.

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

The Role:

The Associate Design Engineer will help develop new (or
improved) product and equipment control systems design. Additionally, they will
ensure that products are marketable and meet established performance
specifications by performing engineering support for manufacturing products and
equipment systems in production.

Your Responsibilities:

• Performs product design and prepares electrical and mechanical CAD drawings and Bills of Material for industrial control systems to meet international, national, and other standards and specifications of customers, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Marketing.
• Conducts equipment evaluation, designs bench test work as needed; provides special product instructions and manuals.
• Develop and validate PLC and HMI software.
• Select vendors and components suitable for inclusion in the product or job design considering quality level, performance, cost, and availability.
• Obtain quotes for new components and participate in preparing product and project cost estimates.
• Administer Engineering support to our Manufacturing and Materials department regarding production hardware, tools, processes, production control, material problems, drawings, etc.
• Support feasibility studies or pilot programs to determine the company's capability to build a product or a part to conform to required specifications; prepare appropriate reports and recommendations.
• Write test procedures and design test fixtures for products to meet specified test or inspection limits for the product or job specifications. Participates in solving production problems identified through testing.
• Prepare technical reports on product performance capabilities and reliability.

Requirements:

• At least 2+ years of professional working experience with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least two years of experience with electrical/control design engineering, including PLC programming.
• Proven working knowledge of drafting techniques and engineering terminology.
• Proven working experience analyzing complex and statistical specifications.
• Inventor Mechanical and/or AutoCAD Electrical experience preferred but not required.
• NEC, UL, and/or IEC/EN knowledge is preferred but not required.

At Chromalox, we are not just an employer but a champion of equal opportunities and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment.

Chromalox is an equal opportunity employer; our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.