ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - DITCH WITCH

Who Are We?

At Ditch Witch in Perry, Oklahoma we pride ourselves on being the leading manufacturer in the underground pipe and cable market. Our plant in Perry stands out because it's a place for people to learn and thrive. We enjoy coming to work because our plant is our community, we see our teammates not only as co-workers but as neighbors and family members. All of our locations build the intricate network of machinery that contributes to The Toro Company. We contribute to building communities, cities, and the world.  We invite you to apply and join a team of highly skilled, and highly passionate people.

The Engineer, R&D, will research and design components and electrical/electronic systems for Ditch Witch or Subsite branded products.  Primary duties include design and selection of components related to electronic or electromechanical construction equipment.  The employee will use ECAD software to create electronic schematics; direct the work of drafter/illustrators, and technicians; works closely with various component suppliers; and performs other duties as assigned.

What Will You Do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for: 

• Collect and analyze technical information from a variety of sources, including:
  • conversations with engineers, product managers, suppliers, etc.
  • technical documents.
  • operation of equipment.
  • their own tests & experiments
• Develop design concepts for circuits and systems, involving analog and digital design techniques and interface sensors with microcontrollers/microprocessors.
• Develop design concepts using firmware design techniques.
• Develop and de-bug circuit prototypes to demonstrate compliance with specifications.
• Define measurement techniques, tuning procedures, and special test fixtures for production use.
• Prepare production documentation.
• Meets or exceed typical expectations for creativity, productivity, quality, and safety.

What Do You Need?

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements: 

• Professional Engineering license, or
• B.S. Degree from an ABET accredited Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, or
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science from a university with an ABET accredited undergraduate engineering program. 
• Successful completion of EIT requirements is desirable.
• Engineer I requires 0-2 years experience of hardware design or writing software and organizing projects or architecture of software.
• Engineer II, required 2-4 years experience of hardware design or writing software and organizing projects or architecture of software.
• Plus at least one-year experience in applying electrical components and subsystems to mechanical equipment is desirable. 
• Must be able to create and analyze portions of product design as assigned when given direction and leadership.

Other Job-Related Components: (e.g., Physical demands, working conditions, travel)

• Travel to test sites, distributors, customers, vendors, manufacturing facilities, and others will be required.
• Ability to work with others in teams to accomplish goals.  Includes task and/or project leadership.

What Can We Give You?   

At Ditch Witch, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits – Ditch Witch offers employees at our Perry, OK location a variety of perks, including: 

Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, office-plant blended environment.

Wellness - In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health, financial health, and other types of resources to every full-time employee.

Growth Opportunities – TTC prides itself on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers. Tuition reimbursement, opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion opportunities are a few examples. 

Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the One@Work app, formerly the Even app.

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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.