Job Description
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer who has the experience to work in a highly automated industrial environment. This is a hands-on position that allows you to be involved in all areas of the plant with the following responsibilities;
Specific Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties that include the following; other duties may be assigned:
* Contribute to a team responsible for maintaining, specifying, acquiring, and validating manufacturing equipment and tooling.
* Establish controls and programming standards for equipment within plant.
* Interface with equipment suppliers and Operations to assure new machinery is built, integrated, delivered, and run-off to controls and programming standards.
* Work with engineers and technicians to standardize controls and programming on legacy equipment.
* Work with equipment suppliers as controls and programming point of contact from project inception through start of production to insure equipment validation is complete and comprehensive.
* Advise Operations, Engineering, and suppliers on OSHA-compliance and safe operating procedures for machinery and programming.
* Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, equipment layouts, and electrical schematics using drafting tools and computer-aided design (CAD)/drafting equipment and software.
* Recommend controls and programming modifications to eliminate machine and system malfunctions, minimize/eliminate operator errors, eliminate reoccurring equipment issues, increase efficiency, increase output, decrease set-up time, and decrease cost.
* Follow company safety policies and procedures and lead by example.
* Cover engineering call in duties, typically one week a month, but this can vary.
* Assist engineering manager in training electrical engineers and maintenance technicians in troubleshooting skills, electrical safety, plc programing, and project planning.
* Develop contractor scopes of work and manage projects.
Skills/Requirements:
* Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
* 3 to 5 years of manufacturing experience in an engineering capacity with demonstrated knowledge of plant areas. Glass manufacturing is a plus.
* Proficient project planning skills.
* Demonstrates ability to make recommendations for plant process and procedures.
* Good written and oral communication skills.
* Strong computer skills including knowledge of Windows based programs, Autodesk CAD software (AutoCAD, etc.), MS Office, and MS Project.
* Strong PLC software programming experience, including RSLogix 5000.
* Experience programming VFDs, HMIs, servo drives, robotics, and other controllers required.
* Demonstrated knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E standards and guidelines.
* Proficient at using electrical test equipment. (Ohm multimeter, megger, HART Calibration tool, etc.)