Senior Electrical Engineer II

JBT Marel

Chalfont, PA

Estimated pay: Est. $28–$36/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

At JBT Marel, **what we do matters** , we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.

Our **purpose** is to transform the future of food; this guides our **vision** of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.

Our **values** show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation.

**As our Senior Electrical Engineer II** for the Engineering department, you will report to the **Manager, Engineering** .

In this role you will support the Formova Division within JBT Marel and is located in Chalfont, PA (45 minutes from Philadelphia, PA).

**The Opportunity**

JBT Marel is seeking a **Senior Electrical Engineer II** to join our Electrical Engineering team in Chalfont, PA. This position is responsible for the electrical design, development, documentation, and troubleshooting of **mobile autonomous industrial vehicles (AGVs/AMRs)** and the automation systems that support them in customer facilities.

The role covers vehicle power distribution, harnesses, drives, batteries and chargers, navigation and safety sensors, and the site infrastructure AGV fleets rely on, working with systems from **12VDC through 480VAC** . You will also direct and review the work of **external engineering contractors** supporting AGV development and customer projects.

**Responsibilities**

As a Senior Electrical Engineer II, you will:

**AGV Electrical Design & Development**

• Design **AGV electrical systems** : on-board power distribution, **wiring harnesses** , vehicle control panels, and traction, steering, and load-handling drive interfaces.

• Design and specify **battery (lead-acid and lithium-ion), BMS, and charger systems** , including automatic and opportunity charging.

• Integrate **navigation sensors** (LiDAR/laser navigation, encoders, IMUs), **vehicle networks** (CAN/CANopen, EtherNet/IP), and **RF/wireless infrastructure** linking fleets to plant systems.

• Design, troubleshoot, and debug vehicle and site control panels operating from **12VDC through 480VAC** , applying NFPA 79, NEC, and UL 508A.

• Support coding and debugging of **PLCs, vehicle controllers, HMIs, barcode readers, RFID, and photoelectric/ultrasonic sensors** .

• Support site power distribution and facility interfaces (chargers, doors, conveyors, elevators) for AGV deployments.

**Electrical Diagnostics, Safety & Compliance**

• Perform advanced electrical troubleshooting, **CAN bus diagnostics** , and **signal integrity checks** on vehicles and site equipment.

• Read and update electrical schematics, **single-line diagrams** , and wiring layouts.

• Lead **safety system validations** (e.g., **ISO 3691-4** , **UL 583** , ANSI/ITSDF B56.5, UL 3100), configuring laser scanners, safety fields, bumper sensors, and emergency stop circuits to meet required performance levels ( **PLd/PLe** ).

**Documentation, Testing & Quality**

• Create and maintain **schematics and BOMs** , process **ECNs** , and update redlines to reflect **as-built configurations** .

• Write purchase specifications for electrical materials and maintain technical notes and engineering records.

• Lead or contribute to **Design FMEAs (DFMEA)** for vehicle and panel electrical systems, and track mitigation actions to closure.

• Develop electrical test methods and support vehicle validation, **FAT/SAT** , and field troubleshooting of deployed fleets.

**Managing External Engineering Contractors**

• Define scope, requirements, and deliverables for **external engineering contractors** ; help prepare SOWs and evaluate proposals and quotes.

• Onboard contractors to JBT Marel design standards, CAD templates, part libraries, and Windchill/ECN processes.

• Coordinate contractor priorities and schedules, and review deliverables (schematics, harnesses, BOMs, panel layouts, code) for accuracy and standards compliance before release.

• Protect design data and IP, and provide contractor performance feedback to engineering management.

**Collaboration**

• Work independently with limited direction as a fully contributing member of multidisciplinary project teams on projects of increasing complexity.

• Translate complex vehicle and automation requirements into practical designs with strong attention to detail. Perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**

**Education & Credentials**

• Bachelor’s degree in **Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering** .

**Required Experience**

• **5+ years of experience reading and designing automation control panels and electrical harnesses using AutoCAD** , preferably for mobile vehicles or mobile equipment.

• Working knowledge of **DC vehicle power systems** , batteries, and motor drives.

**Technical Skills & Software**

• **AutoCAD proficiency:** Strong command