Electrical Systems Engineer - Hardinge : Job Details

Electrical Systems Engineer

Open Date 7/29/2025

Shift -not applicable-

Category Engineering

Division Forkardt Hardinge

Location Elmira, NY

Remote Position Y/N

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Description

Job Title: Electrical Systems Engineer

Department: Engineering

Location: Forkardt Hardinge - Elmira NY (Onsite)

Shift: 1st Shift

Employment Type: Full-Time

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Company Overview

Forkardt Hardinge is a leading provider of precision manufacturing solutions and tooling systems. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to our customers in the machining and manufacturing industries. Our team is dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. At our Elmira location, we specialize in workholding solutions. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can contribute to cutting-edge projects and grow your career.

Position Overview

The Electrical Systems Engineer is responsible for the analysis of customer requirements and the synthesis of solutions as related to design and final implementation of industrial machine tool accessories. This individual is responsible for interpreting and analyzing customer requirements, defining the system design and alternative designs, producing the necessary documents for parts procurement, assembly of products, system integration, and test of final products. This position collaborates with engineering, sales, marketing, service, and production to define the optimal project design necessary to meet the customer's needs.

Key Responsibilities

Develop product requirements into formal machine design documentation for production, sales, marketing, service, assembly and test.

Support procurement and production through all stages of development. Support service during the integration of units and accessories. Provide technical design and troubleshooting support.

Participate in product design review, status and scheduling meetings with engineering management.

Present product cost reduction proposals, status, and realized gains to engineering management.

Participate in warranty failure meetings with quality, sales, service, and production to define product design changes required for warranty cost reduction.

Prepare Operation & Maintenance Manual when necessary

Travel to customer sites to obtain necessary information for accurate designs, startup, and support

Provide product training to production, sales, and service staff. Train customers as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in any accredited engineering discipline, from any institution

Proven, multidisciplinary, engineering best practices and knowledge application

Proficient with electrical drafting software including SolidWorks Electrical and DraftSight

Multi-platform PLC and HMI programming with system wide architecture design

Definitive and precise understanding of global industrial control design standards, including, but not limited to, UL 508A and NFPA 79E

Provide in-depth troubleshooting and instruction over the phone for customers or service department

3-5 years of related experience in a heavy commercial/light industrial environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Project management skills to manage several design projects at different completion milestones

Negotiation and interpretation skills to understand customer requirements and interface with sales to determine said requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain in an office environment, in a stationary position, for up to 25%.

Must be able to move about the office to access files, office machinery, etc.

Must be able to operate various test equipment such as: Digital multimeters, temperature probes, amperage meters, flow meters, etc.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $75,000-$90,000

Comprehensive benefits package including:

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Long-term disability insurance

Work Environment

Location: This position is onsite at our Elmira, NY facility

Forkardt Hardinge Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteran/Disability

About the Organization Forkardt Hardinge WorkholdingFor over a century, Forkardt & Hardinge have been at the forefront of precision workholding solutions. Our legacy of excellence continues to set the industry standard, ensuring that your machining operations are as efficient and accurate as possible. We help you achieve the tightest tolerances and the highest quality parts that stand up to the rigors of your toughest machining tasks. Whether you need collets, chucks, rotary tables, or custom workholding solutions, our Workholding offers a comprehensive range of products to meet your specific needs. Our industry-leading innovation is driven by our research and development to bring you the latest advancements in workholding technology that is trusted by small and large machining professionals worldwide.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.