At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

As an engineering member of a product development team in Engineering Monterrey Life Sciences Group, performs a full range of electrical engineering duties and project assignments based on guidance from senior/lead engineers.  Reports to the engineering team supervisor and responsible for the design, development, and documentation associated with the project electrical system.  This includes the control system electronics hardware, electromechanical interfaces, compliance to machine specifications, and compliance to applicable electrical codes and standards.  Must be able to solve machine control problems by applying knowledge of electrical engineering principles to accomplish technical assignments.

Duties

 

Works as a collaborative electrical engineering team member on new product development (NPD) projects in Engineering Monterrey Life Sciences Group. Applies electrical engineering principles to develop design solutions for electromechanical machine control (execute program logic control). Uses electrical engineering principles in the selection of solenoids, motors, valves, process instrumentation and associated controls needed to meet machine control solutions. Confirms electrical system’s and component’s capabilities and quality by designing testing methods and evaluating properties. Prepares engineering reports, studies, calculations and checks drawings for completeness and accuracy. Provides electrical guidance to project designers and technicians in their assignments. Interacts with vendors and suppliers to select electrical components/subassemblies that comply with machine requirements and specifications. Coordinates details and design criteria with other engineering disciplines on a development project. Exhibits a working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, esp. NEC and 61010-1 for electrical safety compliance, as well as various EMC practices for FCC/CE certification.  Assists Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer with project electrical design duties such as monitor and advise Engineering Manager of design issues, concerns, and/or required changes, research suitable solutions and estimate cost and corresponding timeframe to complete. Education Degree Bachelor's Degree in Engineering General Required Experience Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree (BSEE from ABET accredited college/university is preferred) 3-5 years of related electrical engineering experience is desirable Experience with electrical engineering development tools, such as Microsoft Office, AutoCad, RsLogix 500, 5000, LabVIEW Experience with LEAN or Six Sigma methodology is a plus. Master degree in Engineering Sciences is a plus.  Skills Self motivated and innovative, yet an exceptional product development team player Strong communication and problem solving skills Working knowledge of electrical systems, electrical troubleshooting, and electrical testing design Familiarity with controlling electromechanical devices such as motors, solenoids, and heaters Experience with embedded hardware design and control technology, esp. board-level electronics Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs) Understanding of design and application of various sensor technologies Familiarity with user interface technology, HMIs such as touch-screen displays and printers Understanding of machine communication protocols and data acquisition

Travel up to 10% (including international)

 

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention.  WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services. STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 17,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.

STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.