Electrical Engineer

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Summary:

The Electircal Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, installing, managing and maintaining HMI and motion control software for automated machines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Specify/design the control systems for various automated and semi-automated machines.

• Integrate various sub-system interfaces such as vision inspection, ink or laser marking, and electrical testers to develop a single cohesive solution.
• Test, maintain and modify existing systems.
• Resolve operational problems related to projects and minimize delays or unexpected cost increases.
• Define equipment and parts from external suppliers.
• Oversee workflow and support internal and external resources to ensure timely delivery of project, expected quality, and allotted budget.

• Install Equipment, provide on-site support, and effectively train associates and maintenance team on proper operation.
• Leads, assigns and manages the activities of the Engineering department to ensure optimal results in safety, quality, productivity and cost.
• Trains, coaches and develops employees within the department to ensure performance expectations and department objectives are met according to established standards; manages performance expectations and delivers feedback.
• Completes preliminary budgetary information, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), and other paperwork according to established company policy. 
• Maintains confidentiality of employee personnel records and salary information, equipment designs, programing, and other sensitive and confidential information. 
• Exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works outside of the normal schedule as needed due to workplace demands (e.g. supporting off-shifts).  Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Engineering or similar.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in PLC’s and motion controls.
• Working knowledge of Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC’s. 
• Ability to understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Proficient with power tools, hand tools, and multimeter.
• Experience in process controls and automation.
• Knowledge of: Microsoft Office Suite: FDA Good Manufacturing Practices and OSHA Safety Requirements.
• Skill in:  problem solving; prioritizing work to ensure deadlines are met; managing, coaching and developing others.
• Ability to: manage multiple and competing priorities; resolve difficult situations with no clear direction;  adapt to change; develop and maintain good working relationships;  lead and develop a high-performing team; develop and maintain processes and workflows; be detail-oriented; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a diverse group of individuals; present information to large and small groups;  be organized and work quickly and efficiently with short deadlines; multi-task; read, comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions, including SOPs; work independently and as part of a team; operate a computer; wear required PPE as needed when walking through the facility.
• Other functions, skills and abilities may apply.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds manually. 
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time in front of a computer, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, crouch, talk, hear, push and pull
• Exposure to frequent movement of motorized equipment throughout the facility, including electric pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.