About the Role
We are looking for an Electrical Automation Design Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be involved in electrical controls design, software design, specification development, installation, startup, project management, and support for new and existing equipment and systems.
This position offers multiple work arrangements: on-site at our facility in Phoenix, Arizona, hybrid work allowed in most locations within the United States, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical design and hands-on support for process equipment (e.g., drives, programmable logic controller [PLC] logic programming, human-machine interfaces [HMIs], wiring schematics, power systems, instrumentation, and motor control systems)
- Be an integral member of a project team that specifies, constructs, commissions and supports design and validation of manufacturing equipment
- Work closely with vendors on the design and purchase of new equipment and modification to existing systems
- Troubleshoot and support existing process and auxiliary equipment
- Create and/or update software and electrical specifications and documentation
- Partner with maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and resolve electrical and controls issues with automated manufacturing equipment
- Work with process engineers to improve and optimize existing equipment and designs
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree (including Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, etc.)
- Minimum of 3 years professional work experience working as an integral part of a cross-functional team
- Experience with PLC logic or other industrial control and HMI interface programming
- Demonstrated experience leading, prioritizing, and completing multiple technical projects and daily tasks
- Experience performing electrical design and hands-on support for process equipment
- Experience with industrial drives and controls
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and machine safety practices
- Ability to translate ambiguous customer needs to defined equipment requirements
- Ability and desire to work in a hands-on medical device manufacturing environment
- Ability to travel up to 10%
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Allen Bradley PLC and drive programming, temperature controllers, and robotics
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawing experience to generate schematics, 3D electrical panel layouts, and other documentation
- Work knowledge of electrical code and standards for industrial equipment design
Remote Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore’s remote working policies, from the country in which they are employed. For fully remote roles, the following locations are not eligible for new fully remote work arrangements: Alaska and Hawaii (for all roles), and Rhode Island (for wage/hourly roles only).
What We Offer
Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.
Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.
For more information, please contact the Talent Acquisition Specialist, Danielle Wadley, or People Leader, Dan Baronsky.
