Position Overview:

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

• BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE WITH AN ASSOCIATE’S 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, VFD’s, DC drives, Eddy Current Systems and/or Modicon system design
• Installation, set-up and programming of PLC’s (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 Journeyman’s certification
• Green or black belt certification in Six Sigma
   

Competencies

• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Strong problem-solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach
• Must be able to look at new solutions and “think outside the box”
• Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc.
• Demonstrated employee relations skills and the ability to motivate people
• Excellent time management and project management skills as well as the ability to multi-task
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 
• The associate may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions

• Generally works in a plant environment but will be required to perform some job duties inside a typical office setting
• While performing the duties of this job, associate will be exposed to power sources
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic  

• The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures
• The noise level is frequently loud