Electrical Engineer

The Electrical Engineer works closely with all aspects of the manufacturing process from the raw material to the finished product and support daily productions activities. This is a managerial position, which would include the daily supervision of plant electricians and electronic technicians as well as the management of plant construction, modifications, appropriations and equipment installation.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the Electrical Engineer responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

Applies electrical theory and related knowledge to test and modify developmental or operational electrical machinery, electrical control equipment and circuitry in industrial plant setting
Oversees assembly and testing of experimental motor control devices, switch panels, transformers, generator windings, and other electrical equipment and components according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles
Diagnoses cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and performs preventative and corrective action
Develops diagrams, drawings and specifications for modifications or expansions and directs personnel performing routine installation and maintenance duties
Plans, directs and records periodic testing; recommends or initiates modification or replacement of equipment as needed
Directs, coordinates, develops, trains, coaches and assesses employees
Supports and encourages employees to work safely, efficiently and effectively
Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned

Job Requirements
Qualifications:

In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

Minimum Requirements

BACHELORS DEGREE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE WITH AN ASSOCIATES DEGREE
FIVE TO SEVEN YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN A HIGH-SPEED MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT
At least three years of proven supervisory experience
Working knowledge of motor controls, VFDs, DC drives, Eddy Current Systems and/or Modicon system design
Installation, set-up and programming of PLCs (Allen-Bradley)
Ability to design, modify and plot using AutoCAD software
Process control systems set-up and program applications (Honeywell)
Instrumentation and calibration knowledge
Facility power distribution to include voltage up to 4160v, three-phase
Knowledge of building facilities (compressed air, water, hydraulics, vacuums, heating and cooling)
Knowledge of control systems and sub-systems
Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime to cover absences or provide additional support
Approximately 10% overnight travel

Preferred Requirements

Packaging industry experience
Electrical Journeymans certification
Green or black belt certification in Six Sigma