Electrical Designer at Merrick Industries in Lynn Haven, FL

Description

Opened: 5/8/26      Closed: When filled

MERRICK has served the belt scale and feeder industry since 1908 and as the inventor of dynamic weighing and weigh feeding, has developed a reputation for designing and manufacturing high quality material handling products that are reliable, provide repeatable results, and are extremely accurate.

MERRICK enjoys one of the best-known brand names in the industry with equipment installed all over the world. Our wide selection of quality weighing systems allows us to handle a variety of dry bulk materials and applications ranging from cement to food products, power generation, mining, pharmaceuticals, steel, plastics, paper, chemicals, building materials and even wastewater treatment.

 We offer competitive wages and have excellent benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision, Flexible and/or Dependent Care Spending Accounts, LegalShield/IDShield, 401k Plan, paid time for Sick, Vacation and 9 paid Holidays. The Company provides Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Short-term and Long-Term Disability benefits for all full-time employees.

Information

THIS APPLICATION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT but merely is intended to provide information necessary to evaluate suitability for employment. Tannehill International Industries (TII) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. TII is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact Human Resources at 850-265-3611 or jcartrett@merrick-inc.com to let us know the nature of your request.

SUMMARY

Use computer aided design (CAD) software to generate initial electrical drawings from customer project files for engineering review, and revise drawings as necessary. Design, or assist in the design of, Human Machine Interface (HMI) graphics and associated programming per customer specifications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical.
2. Skill in design and drafting techniques.
3. Ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
4. Minimizing Errors in electrical drawings.
5. Reduce Rework by limiting errors in drawings and other design documents.
6. Identify parts for E & O Reduction. 
7. Ability to use schematics, diagrams, computer and related test equipment.
8. Basic understanding of electrical circuits.
9. Basic understanding of single phase and three phase power concepts.
10. Ability to manage multiple projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assembles documentation packages and produces drawings from customer project files using CAD software.
• After engineering review, revises the drawings if necessary, and submit for approval or release.
• Revises electrical drawings and submit ECNs for processing.
• Confers with engineering staff and other personnel to resolve problems.
• Communicate to the project team any problems found with project file documentation such as errors or omissions.
• Supports manufacturing process to manufacture, test, and ship product.
• Supports customer service to deliver solutions to customers.
• Reduces rework by thoroughly checking the completed electrical design before engineering review, and before final release to manufacturing.
• Functions in a workplace of dignity and respect for all.
• Functions as a team member and to get along with others.
• Honors EEO guidelines and principles.
• Reports for work on time as scheduled and ready to perform.
• Performs other similar or related duties as directed, assigned or as necessary to accomplish the department’s objectives in an effective manner.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Accountable for all concerns within their scope of work and has the absolute responsibility to remedy, report and/or communicate any issue to managers, supervisors, safety or environmental managers as appropriate.
• Follows all safe work practices, watches out for fellow workers, and keeps their work area clean. 
• Ensures area remains compliant regarding hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste and universal waste.
• The following personal protection equipment is required and must be worn while working in the manufacturing facility or customers’ facilities: 

1. Company approved safety glasses or goggles
2. Company approved steel ESD toe shoes.
3. Appropriate hand protection.
4. Ear protection in designated areas.
5. Appropriate clothing.
6. Other safety equipment as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None required

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Associates Degree (A.S.) in electrical or electronics engineering or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and minimum of three years industrial experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.  
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exist. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE SKILLS: AutoCADE R18 or greater and Microsoft Office applications.
• EQUIPMENT: Computer and other general office equipment. Knowledgeable of industrial electricity and electronics.
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly (67-100%) required to walk and talk or hear.  
• The employee frequently (34-66%) is required to stand.  
• The employee is occasionally (1-33%) required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  
• The employee must frequently (34-66%) lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly in an office environment that is normally quiet and climate controlled.
• The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, vibration and risk of electrical shock.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to cold or hot, humid conditions.
• The noise level in the manufacturing work environment is usually loud and may require the employee to wear hearing protection.
• On the occasion when the employee visits a customer site the employee may be exposed to areas that require additional personal safety equipment such as hardhat, hearing protection and respiratory protection.