Job Type Full-time Description ABEC is at the forefront of innovation in our industry, offering highly differentiated products and services driving exceptional growth. As we expand to meet increased demand and new opportunities, we seek talented individuals to join our team and support our continued success. We’re in a significant growth phase, with multiple key roles open across our organization. If you’re qualified for multiple positions, we encourage you to apply for the role that aligns most with your skills and experience.
Company Background :
For over years, ABEC has been a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. ABEC’s unique value is based on combining long experience with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service the entire bioprocess to reduce overall cost, shorten time to market, and maximize productivity. ABEC’s products include process and equipment engineering / consulting services, comprehensive site services, and stainless steel and single use bioprocess equipment, including bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning / sterilization systems.
Benefits include :
- Paid holidays and vacation time
- Medical, dental and vision insurance (benefits start day 1)
- Company paid life insurance
- Generous K plan (% match)
- College tuition benefit program
- Employee Referral Program
Position Summary :
Electrical Designer / Drafter work under the direction of the Manager - Electrical Design and utilize independent judgment to perform the day-to-day project duties of designing, developing and releasing detailed electrical schematics, control panel assembly drawings and the related bills-of-material. The Electrical Designer / Drafter responsibilities involve utilizing AutoCAD software and Syteline materials management software to generate electrical design documentation for equipment manufactured for the pilot and commercial scale biopharmaceutical industry. This position requires a good understanding of electrical control circuit design for PLC’s, process-related instrumentation and motor controls, along with documentation requirements for pharmaceutical industry equipment.
Responsibilities :
Design the installation and wiring of process instrumentation and control devices using documents such as I / O list, P&ID, customer specifications and applicable codes and standardsDesign of PLC and DCS control loopsDesign of motor controls and variable frequency drive circuitsDesign layout and wiring of PLC, DCS, VFD and motor control panelsDesign layout and wiring of digital networks and connectionsDesign 3D conduit models using the information in the conduit schedule.”Familiarity with engineering documentation systemsElectrical Installation verificationInterfacing with Engineers and other design disciplines to provide an integrated system designConstruct wiring schematicsGenerate assembly designs for power distribution panels, control panels and remote I / O panels. Design is achieved using documents such as schematics, customer specs, and applicable codes and standardsCreate and maintain bill of materials within the ERP system for each assembly drawing createdMake conduit schedule based on schematics and system layoutConduct electrical design review meeting with larger engineering teamInterface with project management and project engineers during the design, execution and startup phase of projectsProvide assistance to manufacturing as requiredSupport and assist customer field service requirementsExecute other tasks as assignedAbility to travel when requiredRequirements
Two (2) year technical degree or equivalent certification in Computer Aided Design and DraftingTwo (2) or more years of electrical design experience with Industrial control systemsTwo (2) or more years of electrical design experience with process control loops, motor controls and instrument connectionsPLC / DCS hardware experience, preferably Rockwell, Siemens and Delta VAutoCAD Electrical basicsAutodesk Inventor basicsDetail oriented with a solid understanding of drafting standards and design fundamentalsStrong attention to design detail, in regard to specifications, codes and other regulatory standardsExperience with ERP software for item and bill-of-material creation; Syteline preferredProficient with Microsoft Office applications; including Word and ExcelExcellent written and verbal communication skillsGood organizational skills with the ability to multi-taskMust work well both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentWill play an active role in identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunityPreferred Experience
Experience with ERP / SAP platform(s) is desiredInstrumentation applicationAbility to read and understand P&ID’sExperience with EPLAN Pro PanelExperience with EPLAN Electric P8Electrical panel assembly and wiringAwareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) a plusPrior Lean / Six Sigma experience a plus