Electrical Engineer - Veracity Software Inc
Danville, VA 24541
About the Job
Electrical Engineer
Danville, VA 24541
Full Time
Must-Haves
PLC experience - Programming and Troubleshooting
Ability to be onsite in Danville, Virginia fulltime for this role
At least 2 years of experience working in Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing experience or related industry experience
Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering
Nice-To-Haves
Ability to interpret & create technical CAD drawings & schematics.
Primary Purpose of Position:
Assist & Lead to ensure equipment complies with all safety, environmental & other regulatory compliances.
Track engineering expense & capital budgeting compliance.
Assist to ensure the proper design, installation, modification & maintainability of new & existing plant equipment, buildings & facilities.
Assist engineering & maintenance to provide the necessary support to the production organization in order to promote the production of the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform activities involving continuous improvement tools, analysis of product irregularities, recommending solutions & facilitating cost down initiatives related to improving product costs. These duties would include assisting in training & instruction of appropriate team members & day-to-day floor support
Identify unacceptable performance through data gathering &/or analysis & technical knowledge of the product & process including waste.
Provide support to Prepare cost estimates, financially justify project, prepare budgets, review design, supervise installation & commissioning. Researches new equipment, systems & processes to advance plant operations on smaller projects
Provide support to ensure safety, environmental & other regulatory compliances by working with appropriate associates on EHS issues, following the implementation of MSR's & continually improving the communication across all relevant departments.
Assist in contractor management processes & periodically audit contractor's work to ensure that safe work practices & standard operating procedures are followed.
Education: Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering required
Experience:
· 2 + years experience working with multi-disciplinary engineering & maintenance associates to achieve cost effective goals.
· PLC Experience
· Equipment design experience & project engineering or project management role is preferred
Skills:
Ability to use appropriate computer-based technology, program & debug programming languages & troubleshoot machine problems.
Ability to understand & design modern safety control systems.
Ability to understand electrical diagrams & some knowledge in design electrical control systems.
Ability to interpret & create technical CAD drawings & schematics.