Electrical Engineer - Gpac

Electrical Engineer

A growing company is currently in search of an Electrical Engineer. You will be responsible for the electrical and control system elements of equipment and processes. Additional duties include leading major capital expenditure projects from initial development through vendor selection; installation and project management, up to and including system start-up and debugging.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as part of the Corporate Engineering Group which is responsible for capital improvement projects across two manufacturing facilities.
• Coordinate efforts with outside vendors, OEM representatives, contractors, and technical service groups.
• Provide technical support to plant maintenance groups to troubleshoot and solve production downtime issues.
• Research new technologies to update or replace obsolete equipment on aging production lines.
• Approve electrical and/or process control design changes to production equipment before implementation on the plant floor.
• Direct final installation, testing, and start-up of new equipment.
• Maintain software licensing and support contracts for major suppliers (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider).
• Drive improvement in the electrical and machinery safety programs for the company (NFPA70E, NFPA79, LOTO, etc).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or in a related field
• 5+ years of experience working in industrial environment
• Firm grasp of engineering concepts, and experience designing mechanical systems and products
• Experience using CAD software such as AutoCAD or similar
• Exceptional technical and problem-solving skills and reasoning ability
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly
• Must be self-motivated and a great team worker

Please submit a resume for consideration. Only the most qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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