Electrical Controls Engineer

KDF Technologies is a leading manufacturer of PVD capital equipment for the microelectronics, medical, thin film circuits, and semiconductor markets.

Located in Northern NJ we serve a variety of industries and companies from startups to Fortune 500 organizations.

If this sounds exciting, apply to the Electrical Controls Engineer role to be part of something special!

• Design, detail, and integrate electrical components and systems to deliver innovative and safe equipment solutions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design complex systems
• Size and specify power distribution and protective circuit design
• Design and troubleshoot complex PLC-based equipment control systems
• Create, update, and maintain company documentation for all electrical schematics and cable drawings
• Interface with customers, sales, and management to accurately define system design parameters
• Practice DFMA techniques for R&D and production of electrical components and systems
• Assembly prototype electrical systems and conduct testing of components and sub-modules
• Perform cost-effective engineering exercises to optimize component costs
• Identify and resolve component obsolescence issues efficiently
• Limited domestic travel, less than 10% per year
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering or electrical technology
• Proficient in CAD
• Knowledge of agency compliance codes such as NEC, NFPA, UL, and CE
• Minimum 2 years of experience in electrical design
• 2 years of experience with AutoCAD or other 2D drafting package
• 2 years of design experience with automated equipment
• Ability to perform short circuit analysis, breaker coordination, load flow studies, and calculate grounding requirements per IEEE Red, Buff, and Brown books
• Company-paid medical and dental insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid vacations
• Sick time
• Salary is based on experience