Electrical Engineer in Lynchburg, VA

Location: In OfficeSalary/Rate: Salary
Terms: Min. 40 hoursReports to: Engineering Manager/CEO
Department: Engineering Department

Join Our Innovative Team!

American Hofmann is adding an Electrical Controls Engineer who is proficient in designing Electrical Hardware and Control Systems for our Global Industrial Balancing Machines. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and experience with AutoCAD Electrical software. The Electrical Controls Engineer will work with a multi-discipline Engineering team and reports directly to the Engineering Manager. Having PLC programming experience is a plus.


Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Design Electrical Control systems, Control Cabinet layouts & Wiring for Industrial Machines
  • Utilize AutoCAD Electrical for designing schematics
  • Bill of Materials generation for procurement of Electrical Hardware Components
  • Perform Short-Circuit calculations, SCCR, Conduit Sizing, and load distribution analysis
  • Design Safety circuit on the machine according to required safety codes
  • Program and Configure VFD’s, optimizing machine operation and energy efficiency
  • Program PLC’s, Safety Devices, Remote I/O units and Drives on the machine
  • Support Electrical Assembly team during machine wiring and machine start-up
  • Assist in house Testing team in troubleshooting machines & support during Customer run-off
  • Provide remote technical support to Service team for in the field Customer equipment.

Travel Requirement

Occasional travel may be required for onsite customer support when necessary (less than 10%).

We offer

  • A diversified, challenging and interesting job
  • Freedom for initiative, creativity and innovative solutions
  • Good development possibilities and a performance-focused remuneration in a pleasant working atmosphere and flexible working times
  • Individual support through further training

Skills / Knowledge Requirements

  • AutoCAD Electrical fluency
  • Electrical hardware design for machine electrical Cabinets according to UL508A
  • Design of Safety circuits for machines & perform Risk Assessments
  • Ability to interpret international Electrical Codes/Standards: NEC, NERC, CSA, IEC, CE
  • Proficient configuring, programming, and troubleshooting VFD’s
  • Sound understanding of AC and DC electrical theory and practical application
  • Knowledge on I/O Devices, Motion control devices, pneumatics, and Safety Devices.
  • Hands on experience with programming Allen Bradley, Omron or Siemens PLC’s is a plus
  • Strong Analytical skills with problem solving mindset
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education / Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering strongly desired
  • 5+ years relevant Electrical Engineering Experience with Machine Design                    

Did we catch your interest?

If so, we are looking forward to receive your informative application documents – preferably by email. Please indicate your salary expectations and your earliest possible starting date.

Hofmann Mess- und Auswuchttechnik GmbH & Co. KG
hr.us(at)hofmann-global.com