Electrical Engineering Technician - EET - Indiana Packers Corporation

Electrical Engineer Technician

Indiana Packers Corporation Delphi, Indiana

Summary:

The Electrical Engineering Technician (EET) is an advanced level of electrical and technical support in the plant. The EET provides technical leadership, coaching and clear direction to assist with electrical maintenance issues. This position also provides advance technical support and implementation of complicated control systems. These support and development tasks are to meet customer demand, solve technical problems and meet production goals. The EET supports electrical maintenance with technical support, installation and maintenance of control systems for the facility, equipment and machinery.

Responsibilities:

• Work with maintenance and technicians to monitor and troubleshoot problems.
• Complete controls and electrical projects to update and upgrade existing systems.
• Partner with engineering staff on larger capital projects for new equipment and facility expansion.
• Support and upgrade security camera and access control systems.
• Driving continuous improvement activities to eliminate waste, especially as related to maintenance downtime, improved safety, work practices, and employee involvement.
• Work with a variety of internal and external groups to understand their key issues, equipment, and assist with improvements.
• Update schematics to reflect changes in the electrical distribution and control systems.
• Provide necessary updates to involved team members and increase project awareness.
• Perform other tasks or duties as required or needed.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in electrical technology through an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) approved program AND 3+ years of experience in an industrial environment OR
• 5+ years of heavy industrial experience as an electrical technician with PLC and HMI; including Allen Bradley, Siemens and other processors.
• May also consider a recent graduate in Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET).
• Working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC).
• Rapid troubleshooting skills for a variety of electrical systems.
• Experience with electrical distribution and control systems.
• Understanding of network protocols; serial, Ethernet and device networking.
• Experience with PLC and HMI; including Allen Bradley, Siemens and other processors.
• Proficiency with MS Office and similar office software.
• Ability to work with team members of all levels.
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Benefits:

We reward our team members with compensation and benefits above the competition, including three health care options (including a HSA), two dental options, two vision options, a very competitive 401(k) plan (with two different company match components), and a number of other supplemental benefits (including a generous tuition reimbursement program). Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

Culture and Environment:

Indiana Packers is part of a large multi-national organization that maintains the feel of a much smaller organization. We value our team members as they are the heart and soul of our organization and strive to maintain the safest work environments for them as well. Workplace safety is not just a term we use, it's our core philosophy and the only way we know how to operate. Quite simply, we walk the talk.

In addition, our work environments encourage and support a collaborative approach while promoting and recognizing individual contributions. This truly unique combination, typically not found in most large organizations, provides a catalyst for our corporation's rapid success since beginning operations in 1991.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 90 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

EOE, including Disability/Veteran

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