Electrical Engineer

About Franke

We, the Franke company with its three divisions, are a world's leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens, the professional foodservice systems and the convenience store sector as well as for professional coffee making. With around 60 companies, we are at home on five continents. Over 8,000 employees constantly take on new perspectives to identify opportunities and turn them into inspiring, innovative solutions for tomorrow’s demands.

The Franke Foodservice Systems division is a world-leading supplier of kitchen facilities, equipment and supplies solutions. As a full system manufacturer, distributor and program management partner, we supply global chains in the quick-service restaurant, convenience store and supermarket segments, helping to manage unit growth and upgrade their facilities.

About the job

Your tasks

• Electrical design and associated electrical engineering, generating solutions of advanced technical complexity.
• Produce complete electrical manufacturing documentation according to specifications within the defined timeline (electrical schematics, new controllers, wiring diagrams, harnesses).
• Develop technical devices for electrical testing.
• Initiate contact with the internal customer to clarify the expectations of the external customer.
• Supervise the implementation process of the electrical product during and after the production cycle, gathering information on improvement opportunities, introducing the necessary corrections in the documentation, and informing the following departments of the changes made: Production Planning, Production, Quality, Sales, Product Owners/Managers.
• Provide technical instruction to the Production Department and Quality Control Department.
• Design the electrical assembly process.
• Actively participate with the Electrical Laboratory team in performing the required tests of the furniture and designed devices.
• Implement new solutions in current electrical products that reduce costs and increase quality and reliability.
• Participate in process improvement workshops within the company, presenting ideas to improve/reduce product and production costs.
• Actively participate in the work of the Global Engineering Team.
• Ensure personal safety and the safety of coworkers.
• Build and apply the principles of Franke’s organizational culture.

Additional Duties

• Selection of components according to established rules (seeking standardization/unification).
• Selection of manufacturing technology to meet specification requirements.
• Arrange the production of prototypes for projects.
• Communication with the global team (Lessons Learned, Technical Excellence).
• Participation in technical (electrical) projects

Scope of responsibility

• Safety and reliability of the designed solutions.
• Take into account finished goods inventory and work-in-progress levels when introducing significant design changes.
• Timely design and execution of documentation.
• Supervise product implementation.
• Support meeting customer expectations.
• Report on the status of completed tasks and set priorities.
• Maintain a positive team environment.

Requirements

Technical Knowledge:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Technical English proficiency.
• CAD software knowledge.
• SEP E certification (desirable).
• Experience in design, manufacturing, and production within the metal-mechanical industry.
• Knowledge of electrical safety certifications (UL or equivalent).
• Gas installation knowledge (desirable).
• Refrigeration knowledge (desirable).
• Experience with food service equipment (desirable).
• Practical knowledge of Autodesk Inventor, PBS, and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Knowledge of the design and implementation procedures applicable at Franke FS.

Skills

• Technical analysis and reasoning.
• Hability to work under time pressure.
• Precision.
• Communication skills.
• Independence at work.
• Teamwork.
• Knowledge sharing.
• Creativity.
• Openness to change.
• Accountability for work.
• Curiosity and drive toward new solutions.

What we offer you

We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including salary, benefits, and career development opportunities.

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