electrical engineer

About

MiTek Asia Pacific is part of the world-wide MiTek group a company focused on providing integrated Software, Services, Engineered Products and Automated Solutions for the building industry worldwide, and empowering its customers to improve the way they design, make and build.  Working in partnership with thousands of Builders and licensed MiTek fabricators around the globe, it is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway Group of Companies.

MiTek reshaped the building industry in Australia over 60 years ago with the introduction of the Gang-Nail connector plate.  This ingenious, structurally engineered, pressed metal plate with its integrated teeth, paved the way for the mass production of prefabricated timber components – primarily, timber roof trusses which revolutionised off-site prefabrication in residential construction.  Today MiTek has a wide range of creative and innovative products for the building industry. These include: the PosiStrut Roof & Floor system, PosiStrut Flooring Cassettes, our extensive range of Engineered Building Products and…the world's most powerful software program for the prefabricated timber industry – MiTek SAPPHIRE.

MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction.  We advocate, teach, and celebrate as a partner at all levels of the building process.

Position Summary

MiTek are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team in Melbourne, Australia. Working within the industrial automation business area, you will be responsible for design, integration and commissioning of plant equipment and machinery. Your ability to build positive relationships founded on trust will assist you in providing expert advice to clients around their engineering and automation project requirements.

Minimum Qualification & Experience

Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics/Electrical)

5 years prior experience working in a manufacturing environment (essential).

Competencies

• Strong experience with AutoCAD and familiarity with PLC/RTU wiring diagrams and network interface.
• Experienced using electrical engineering design packages such as AutoCAD electrical.
• Solid understanding of AS/NZS Wiring Rules and Electrical Regulations.
• Understand electrical wiring of Gearboxes, VFD's, Conveyors
• Switchboard / Control Panel design and manufacturing experience to AS/NZ 61439 will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and solve complex engineering problems.
• Exposure to Materials handling related design projects, in both the Greenfields and Brownfields space.
• Technical aptitude, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to think outside the box.
• Excellent organisational, communication, teamwork and time management skills

Key Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting site audit photos, technical drawings, schematics, termination wiring and scope of works to produce detailed design drawings in accordance with client standards.
• Diagnosing faults with servos drives, VSDs, sensors, cabling, mechanical systems such as bearings, gearboxes, belts, motors, conveyors, etc.
• Drafting of electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Undertake schematic, layout, derating, and pre-production review.
• Design of power distribution including Max Demand calculations, protection sizing, load studies, fault current calculations, coordination studies, cable sizing, cable schedules and arc flash analysis.
• Liaise with manufacturers if required for development of equipment schedules for sites.
• Development of detailed engineering plans for electrical installation changes required on site.
• Effort estimation for design changes to products and project specific requirement
• Co-ordination with Vendor Management
• Issuance of schematics and BOMs for project deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to produce manual design calculations and engineering documentation to a professional standard.
• Developing drawing design standards for consistency and accuracy.
• Responsible for the on-time delivery of the allocated work schedules.
• Ensure the safety of designs through application of specialist expertise, standards, reviews, risk assessments and risk management.
• Work within a team to deliver results within allocated time, budget, and quality constraints.
• Familiarisation with client design standards and ability to translate requirements into a workable design solution.
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary by management staff.

What we offer

• EAP access for Mental Health & counselling.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Competitive renumeration.
• Modern offices with parking onsite – Based in Dandenong South.
• Modern Gym and showers onsite. We run High-intensity training, Pilates & Yoga classes.