Electrical Process Engineer

Purpose of the role:

Provide electrical engineering design, modification, and support for multiple controls projects, ranging from a single machine to complete line. Responsible for all phases of a project including: concept, research, support, estimating, component selection, network design, panel design, schematic drawings, PLC programming, HMI design, on site installation, support and troubleshooting to determine the fundamental causes of equipment/operational issues. Support new equipment build in house, support equipment upgrade/rebuild in house or onsite, and support for Equipment Wellness Programs. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Understands and complies with position related safety SOPs and work instructions, especially for Electrical Safety, Lockout/Tag out, Machine Guarding, Housekeeping, SQF, and Personal Protective Equipment. 
• Domestic and International travel (up to 80%) required to manufacturing sites to perform startup/installation/support and troubleshooting duties. 
• Designs, develops all aspects of proframming and electrical engineering activities for new projects and/or equipment upgrades. 
• Generates electrical schematics and BOM's in compliance with established company standards and applicable regulatory codes. 
• Provide technical assistance to the manufacturing operations to resolve quality and/or productivity issues to meet budgeted objectives. 
• Troubleshoot and implement solutions to solve operational problems on equipment. 
• Coordinate activities and efforts with maintenance, outside contractors, and operations personnel. 
• Implements electric controls design by providing installation, start-up, and technical support to resolving production problems associated with electric controls. 
• Assists manufacturing with process and.or quality improvements to meet cost and/or quality targets. 
• Implements methods for improving OEE and spoilage reduction; through conveying layouts, control methods, and analyzing areas of process variations. 
• Enhances engineering and organization repuation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. 
• Provide Training of new technologies to plant electrical support staff. 
• Organizes design project by identifying short-term and long-range issues; preparing timetables, cost estimates, and required resources. 
• Being self-motivated and willing to set and hold high standards for work completed. 
• Ability to work in a fast paced dynamic enviorment.

Requirements: 

• Minimum Technical Degree in Electrical Engineering or 7+ years experience in Designing, programming, and implementing systems. 
• Experience working with PLCs, (PLC5, SLC500, CLogix, Siemens S7, TI-505, Modicon), HMIs, (CTC INteract, Panelview Plus, Wincc Flex) AC Drives (Yaskawa, ABB, AB), and Servo Controls. 
• Experience with design and implementation of Network communication protocols, IE Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet I/P, Devicenet, Peerlink, ASI Modbus Plus. 
• Experience with design and implementation of machine controls and equipment safety. 
• Sound understanding of engineering and/or electrical principles and their creative aplication on the job. 
• Working knowledge of electrical standards (NEC, NFPA, UL, etc.) 
• Willing to engage others in collaborative/matrix work enviorment. 
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in AutoCAD. 
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and pull as needed.