Electrical Engineer II – Temporary

• Location: Jefferson Hills, PA (Onsite - South of Pittsburgh, PA)
• Employment Type: Temporary (Up to 12 month assignment)
• Division: Process Equipment Division
• Reports To: Electrical Engineering Supervisor

Position Summary
The Electrical Engineer II is a mid level role responsible for the design and development of large scale electronic equipment and machinery used in vacuum systems. This position applies electrical engineering principles to deliver safe, reliable, and manufacturable designs using computer assisted engineering tools and design software.
The Electrical Engineer II demonstrates proficiency across electrical design concepts, practices, and procedures, and works under management direction to plan and execute project tasks in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and detail electrical components and systems for safe, reliable equipment operation
• Design electrical power distribution systems for vacuum and process equipment
• Design and document equipment control systems
• Create and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs) in the corporate ERP system
• Perform prototype assembly, wiring, testing, and validation of components and sub modules
• Execute cost effective engineering improvements to reduce the cost of existing components
• Support engineering projects to meet schedule, cost, quality, and performance targets
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
• Occasional domestic travel may be required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 2 years of electrical design experience
• Strong CAD experience (electrical drawings and schematics)
• Proficiency with industry compliance codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, UL, and CE

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD or other 2D drafting software
• Design experience supporting automated or industrial equipment

Why Kurt J. Lesker Company: 
Kurt J. Lesker Company is a global leader in vacuum technology and advanced manufacturing, supporting critical industries such as semiconductor, aerospace, medical, and optical. With more than 70 years of innovation, we offer employees the opportunity to contribute to cutting edge technologies in a collaborative, mission driven environment.

We offer: 

• Competitive compensation
• On site gym, wellness programs, and walking trails
• Electric vehicle charging stations and sustainability initiatives
• A collaborative, people first culture

Kurt J. Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. KJLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at hr@lesker.com or (412) 387 9200.

About Kurt J. Lesker Company

At Kurt J. Lesker Company, our dedication and passion to enabling technology is the cornerstone of innovation. We engineer, design, test, manufacture, install, service and distribute state-of-the-art scientific vacuum systems and components, empowering our clients to overcome complex challenges across a spectrum of industries, including aerospace, semiconductor, medical device, optical and more! Our organizational structure is meticulously designed to foster excellence in vacuum technology, featuring dedicated divisions for Manufacturing, Process Equipment, Materials, and the Vacuum Mart. These divisions are seamlessly integrated with our comprehensive corporate services, including Human Resources, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, Quality, and Information Technology.

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