Design Engineer - Surge (ASCO)

Job description

For over 120 years, ASCO Power Technologies has been pioneering every major product innovation in power transfer technology. Today, we are an industry leader in the manufacturing of automatic transfer switches, industrial control products and power control systems, and the world leader in emergency and standby power transfer solutions. We are the Power Authority - committed to providing a full range of quality-driven products backed by 24-hour nationwide service support.

ASCO Power Technologies, an industry leader in the manufacturing of automatic transfer switches, industrial control products and power control systems, services and solutions, has an exciting career opportunity for a Design Engineer in Clearwater FL.

Position Summary:

The Design Engineer designs new, or enhances existing, Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) to meet customer needs in a publicly owned company environment. This includes products for low voltage communication (1V – 60V), low voltage AC or DC power including photovoltaic (120V – 1500V), as well as medium voltage (1500V – 4160V) applications and additional products may be considered within the company's portfolio including products related to power quality, power monitoring, lightning protection, energy reduction, etc.

Essential Functions:

· Actively participate in all aspects of product life cycle including: initial conceptualization, commercial feasibility, drawings, material & component evaluation, prototype construction, testing, validation & debugging, Bill of Material (BOM) creation, Manufacturing Instruction (MI) creation, regulatory certification, hand-off to manufacturing, manufacturability enhancements, continuous product improvements, occasional technical assistance of manufacturing & floor support issues, etc. (ASCO utilizes a Product Development Process (PDP) and JD Edwards Enterprise system.)
· Create bills of material for new product development and evaluation
· Participate in forensic analysis & root cause determination
· Write technical descriptions and specifications
· Maintain currency with advances in surge protection technology
· Ability to manage projects and coordinate activities with testing laboratories
· Assist engineering personnel with difficult troubleshooting problems at component and circuit level, both electrical and electronic
· Coordinates with other departments regarding resources, training, testing and information necessary to introduce new products and improve existing products
· Inspect and approve new revisions to the printed circuit boards
· Find alternate vendors and parts for obsolete electronic parts

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications:

·  Experience in Electrical, electronic & mechanical design of surge protection and associated equipment
·  Background in electrical power systems, industrial power electronics & power design
·  Product knowledge – Listed and Component type Surge Protective Devices (SPDs)
·  Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
·  Software writing, CAD design and PCB (printed circuit board) design preferred

Education and Experience:

·  BS Electrical or Electronic Engineering Degree
·  3+ years related design experience
·  1 year of experience working with surge protection components (MOVs-Metal Oxide Varistor, Transorbs, Gas Tubes)
·  At least 1 year electrical/electronic manufacturing experience
·  Background in industrial, military, utility, or aerospace power electronics preferred

We seek out and reward people for being straightforward, open, passionate, effective and challenging the status quo. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome people as they are, creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company. We're looking for people with a passion for success — on the job and beyond.

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ASCO Power Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.