New 
Electrical Engineer
 QPS Employment Group | |
$80,000.00 / yr
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 United States, Iowa, Cedar Rapids | |
| 3135 Wiley Boulevard Southwest (Show on map) | |
 Sep 13, 2025 | |
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Position Title: Electrical Engineer
Wage: Based on Experience Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions has a great opportunity available for a Electrical Engineer at a company in Cedar Rapids, IA. This is a direct hire position. Apply today! Electrical Engineer Responsibilities: - Operate, design and debug process and automation control systems - Source and recommend appropriate vendors - Create master plans, automation strategy, software configuration and troubleshoot complex issues - Work with the Engineering Manager to establish and enforce design, design change control and design and program documentation standards for electrical engineering activities - Write and debug multiple station PLC code and write device drivers - Program MMI devices and design interface circuitry - Determine power and load requirements along with restrictions - Design logic system for functions such as sequence and timing control - Design and draft diagram of cable connections - Create processes and controls for design verification - Create quality testing procedures and tools - Identify performance issues on new or existing equipment, perform root cause analysis and suggest possible solutions - Proactively contribute to brainstorming and whiteboard sessions regarding new designs and productively critique existing designs led by other team members - Thrive at working closely in a multi-disciplinary team including mechanical, electrical, software, controls, etc. - Perform or assist with equipment and material test studies Requirements for Electrical Engineer: - Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering and Mechanical Engineering; 3-5+ years' experience in the industrial automation industry - Willingness and desire to take complete ownership and responsibility for projects - Knowledge of current technology & applicable electrical codes related to job duties (UL/CSA/CE) - Working knowledge of major brand PLC's and control devices: Allen Bradley, Siemens, B&R, etc. - Knowledge of electromechanical relations of an entire automation system - Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) - Excellent technical skills, strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills - Comprehensive knowledge and interpretation of code compliance requirements and industry standards - Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment - Experience working in or closely with machine shops is a plus (welding, milling, turning, sheet metal, etc) - Knowledge and experience with 3D Cad software; Autodesk inventor (preferred), Solidworks, etc. - Mechanical background - Able to lift up to 50lbs | |