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About us
VulcanForms builds and operates advanced digital infrastructure enabling the world's critical industries to innovate, grow, and deliver sustainable impact. Founded in 2015, VulcanForms invented and commercialized the world's first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing (AM) solution and pioneered integrated digital production systems. We are a team of leading technology and operational experts with decades of experience in advanced manufacturing, materials, automation, and robotics. We continuously seek contributors who demonstrate outstanding integrity, intelligence, accountability, and a passion for learning. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
VulcanForms Inc. seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer for our Devens, MA, location.
Job Purpose
As the Electrical Controls Engineer your primary initial focus will be electrical design, commissioning and troubleshooting of new equipment and its integration into the production environment. The role will evolve to include new development efforts related to continuous process improvement and managing rollouts of equipment upgrades.
Key Accountabilities
- Electrical design (size, select, layout, integrate): electrical panels, servo drives, power supplies, transformers, sensors, cables, e-chains, fuses, relays, breakers etc
- Integrating, testing, commissioning, and support of automation and electrical control hardware for industrial-scale metal additive manufacturing (AM) machines and support equipment
- Create and maintain documentation related to electrical system design, including schematics, specifications, and test plans.
- Work closely with suppliers to source components and materials for electrical systems.
- Lead the release process for electrical systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal quality requirements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to electrical system performance or integration.
- Working with cross-disciplinary team members to maximize the efficiency of these systems
- 5+ years of experience in electrical system design and development, preferably in the industrial machinery and automation
- Proficiency in CAD software for electrical design (e.g., SolidWorks electrical, AutoCAD electrical preferred).
- Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, including instrumentation, analog and digital circuit design, high voltage components and signal processing.
- Experience with generating precise system level documentation: Work Instructions, Root cause analysis, Engineering Change Orders etc.
- Experience with automation platforms such as B&R (preferred), Beckhoff, Siemens, or others
- Demonstrated understanding and experience designing and tuning closed loop systems for control of position, pressure, flow, temperature, etc.
- Experience designing mechanical components and drawings, familiar with ASME Y14.5 standards for GD&T.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and a strong desire to take work from concept to completion Additive Manufacturing (AM) or Laser Welding experience
- Experience with Additive Manufacturing methods like Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) or Directed Energy Deposition (DED), or Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are available to you starting on your first day of employment
- Generous time off package including vacation PTO, sick PTO, and 14 company-paid federal holidays
- 401(k) with company match and stock options
VulcanForms Inc. is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing employees with diverse, multi-cultural perspectives. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment, empowering our team, and embracing diversity. We welcome all applicants and ensure fair and impartial treatment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.