Manufacturing Engineer – Electrical

Brownsville, TXfull time

On Site

H1B: no

Saronic Manufacturing Engineer – Electrical at Saronic responsible for translating electrical system designs into detailed work instructions for installation aboard autonomous surface vessels. Coordinates with design, planning, and production teams to ensure accurate and efficient electrical installation.

Responsibilities

Equipment & Hardware Installation Planning
Develop work instructions for equipment foundation fabrication and installation, equipment mounting, and alignment.
Plan wireway and cable tray routing and support, and define penetration methods through decks and bulkheads using Roxtec or equivalent transit systems.
Coordinate installation sequencing with structural and outfitting trades to avoid interferences.
Cable Routing & Hook-Up Planning
Translate wire connection lists (source-to-destination data) into a physical cable routing and installation strategy.
Sequence cable pulls logically by run, zone, or system to minimize rework and maximize efficiency.
Develop cable pulling and termination work packages specifying route, order, and termination method.
Technical & Compliance Requirements
Account for cable separation, bend radius, fill, and EMI/segregation requirements in routing plans.
Flag connection list errors or routing conflicts to design engineering before they surface during installation.
Ensure work instructions reflect ABS, USCG, and NAVSEA requirements, material traceability, and test requirements (continuity, megger, hi-pot).

Qualification

Ability to read wiring diagramsFamiliarity with ABSTechnical/trade schoolPhysical Demands

Required

Hands-on experience in marine electrical trades (shipboard electrician, cable installer, electrical technician) or equivalent planning experience built on that trade background.
Understanding of equipment foundation and installation practices, wireway/cable tray systems, and penetration/transit methods such as Roxtec.
Ability to read wiring diagrams, connection/cable lists, and one-line diagrams, and translate a source-to-destination connection into a physical route.
Working knowledge of how ships are built, including unit/block construction and zone outfitting.
Strong written communication skills to produce clear, unambiguous work instructions.

Preferred

Experience in new construction shipbuilding; repair/overhaul experience also considered.
Familiarity with cable pulling and termination methods (crimp, solder, mechanical lug).
Experience with PLM/ERP systems and connection-list/database management tools.
Familiarity with ABS, USCG, or NAVSEA requirements as they apply to electrical installation.
Technical/trade school, associate's, or bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Physical Demands
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Occasional standing and walking within the office

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
PTO
Equity/RSU
Parental Leave
Life Insurance

Company

Saronic

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