Electrical Engineer

The Electrical Engineer will work as a member of the Maintenance group and support the Maintenance Manager with scheduling resources, maintenance, design construction, installation and upgrade of automated and/or electrical systems throughout the facility. Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills are essential.

He/she is also responsible for assisting in the continuous improvement of the on-staff electricians by performing activities such as on-site training, coordination of training by outside experts, assisting with documentation creation, etc.

SAFETY AND PROCEDURES

Follow all publicized safety policies/procedures and JIBS applicable to the job.

Use appropriate PPE that has been identified on the Hazard Analysis for the department/role.

Attend and participate in all safety training, safety meetings, audits and Behavior Based Safety programs assigned.

Report all safety hazards observed. If capable, correct the safety hazard identified.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Must demonstrate good hands-on ability and also be familiar with modern PLCs like Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron, Modicon and Servo Motors/Motion Control

Good trouble shooting skills required to help resolve problems with custom electrical control equipment

May direct activities of one or more technicians or co-op students

Generates technical reports

Generates ideas for electrical control systems to improve existing processes

Delivers written and/oral presentations

Conducts Calibration of equipment

Ability to train other personnel

Ability to independently design electrical controls and panels (UL508) is preferred

Design and coordinate fabrication of power and control systems for manufacturing equipment

Documents electrical control designs, algorithms and programs such that the equipment can be readily understood and serviced by other electrical engineers and technicians

Gathers and interprets data

Uses knowledge and understanding of the Process equipment to suggest solutions to problems encountered in operating and controlling such equipment.

Exercises judgment on the progress of the work and makes suggestions of technical alternatives as needed

Leads, plans, conducts, schedules and coordinates small projects

REQUIREMENTS

Required Skills:

Competent in Motion control in a Factory environment

Ability to program PLC equipment and HMI (Citect strongly preferred)

Competent in AutoCAD Electrical

Ability to direct internal and external support including electrical contractors.

Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook

Ability to work independently or as part of a team environment at all levels

Strong Problem-solving skills

Required Experience:

> 5yrs Previous technical work experience required

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma r College diploma r Bachelor Degree x Masters degree r

Field of Study:

Electrical Engineering Discipline