Serve as an electrical controls resource for process improvement, cost reduction and capital expansion projects. Manage electrical and controls scope of assigned projects. Lead/participate in project teams and support daily manufacturing operations by providing technical support to plant’s various control systems.
• Provide high-quality electrical and process engineering-level by supporting various electrical and machine controls systems in a fast-paced, 24 x 7 manufacturing environment.
• Track daily production/quality metrics and plan reactionary measures as needed.
• Solve process issues through data analysis, experimentation, and collaboration with subject matter experts utilizing Six Sigma/SPC tools.
• Own performance of key attributes: develop and maintain tracking tools, report out on daily discrepancies, and manage long-term performance.
• Lead and/or work closely with technicians to resolve equipment and process issues.
• Provide incremental training on new equipment or process changes as needed to technicians or operations.
• Provide engineering expertise for fundamental understanding of manufacturing issues.
• Lead projects involving cost reduction, process optimization, and new products/processes
• Actively engage in plant safety initiatives and projects.
• Ensure all equipment and processes are safe to operate. Ensure safety procedures, such as Lock-Out Tag-Out, are always followed. Understanding of NEC and other pertinent safety codes.
• BS or MS in the following Engineering Disciplines: Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with demonstrated controls aptitude
• Ability to debug and monitor PLC code – ladder logic.
• Highly motivated and strong electrical aptitude.
• Sound understanding of AC/DC electrical theory, and practical application thereof
• Seeks to identify and correct potential safety or environmental issues before they occur.
• Good problem-solving skills. Ability to reach first principles understanding.
• Working knowledge of data analysis techniques using Microsoft Excel, Access, SQL, and/or PowerBI.
• Ability to generate and interpret electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of ANSI standards, NFPA and NEC applicable Electrical Codes.
• Ability to participate on, or lead, project or process improvement teams by communicating with all levels of the organization.
• 2 years of manufacturing experience
• Experience and/or understanding of Six Sigma techniques
• Strong diagnostic skills on electro-mechanical systems
• Self-starter able to exceed expectations with a minimal amount of Supervision.
• Extensive experience with various electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience with Allen Bradley controllers and associated hardware including: PLC and I/O devices, motion control, various communication protocols, field wiring and disconnect devices.
• Experience with various electro-mechanical devices (ie. servo motors, valves and sensing devices)
• Experience with industrial vision systems and scanning devices.
Knowledge of Autodesk Inventor or other 3D modeling software.
Travel Requirements: Less than 5%
8 hours/day; 40 hours/week. This position requires off-hours coverage on nights and weekends on a rotating basis with co-workers (< 8 times/year)
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
