Electrical Engineer

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.