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Electrical Engineer

The Baker Company
2 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Sanford, Maine, United States

At The Baker Company, we are a mission-driven manufacturer of biological safety cabinets and clean air solutions that protect people, products, and environments around the world. Our work directly supports critical applications in healthcare, research, and life sciences. We are committed to innovation, quality, and making a meaningful impact.

Do you want to see your work make a real impact on research and scientific discovery? We are seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, collaborating across disciplines, and developing reliable, high-performance products in a mission-driven manufacturing environment.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Research, design and implement projects based on:
    • Reliability
    • Manufacturability
    • Cost effectiveness
    • Applicable codes and regulatory standards
  • Prepare product documentation, to include:
    • Electrical/electronic schematics
    • Creating specifications for outsourcing all related parts and components
    • Creating and reviewing drawings and diagrams for manufacturing/assembly
    • Preparing cost evaluations for management
    • For obtaining required Standard Agency (NRTL) approvals
  • Provide electrical/electronic support:
    • Analyze electrical problems
    • Answer electrical questions for other departments and customers
    • Provide expertise in electrical testing procedures
    • Prepare and issue ECR/ECN for product improvement
    • Research, qualify and implement replacements for obsolete or unobtainable production released components
  • Make every effort to focus on doing-it-right to make sure the customer is happy or satisfied with our units.
  • Provide value to our customers by using Lean tools and concepts to identify and eliminate waste in all forms (scrap/rework, transportation, motion, waiting, inventory, over production, over processing, and under-utilization of people). Uses systemic thinking by seeing processes from end to end and works to challenge the status quo to eliminate the root cause of problems. Is involved in individual and/or team activities that involve using Lean tools and concepts to improve the flow of information and material.
  • Other duties as assigned.


KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS

  • Project completion to time and cost targets
  • Design Reliability
  • Design for Manufacturability and Assembly
  • Value Engineering Improvements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be able to work for extended periods of time on a computer (up to 100% of the time on any given day)
  • Must be able to lift materials and parts weighing between 30-40 lbs. occasionally (10%-20% of the time)
  • Must be able to work on elevated stands, climb stepladders, work overhead and work in a standing position occasionally (25% - 35% of the time) 

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Bachelors' in electrical engineering degree
  • 5+ years work experience in electrical engineering
  • Able to work on projects without supervision
  • Team player
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Good computer skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Competent with basic test and measurement equipment

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE SKILLS

  • Hands-on wiring and assembly skills
  • Background in working with third party testing organizations
  • Higher level programming experience
  • Board level and equipment design experience
  • Strong mechanical aptitude 
  • Sheet metal experience

  BENEFITS

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Company Paid Health Reimbursement Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurances
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) & Company Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off
  • And More!

Employment sponsorship and relocation are not offered.  No recruiters please.