Electrical Controls Engineer - (Must Reside in California)

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in all new product development phases.
• Aid in the planning and completion of new packaging machinery projects by providing input on appropriate electrical design.
• Serves as the electrical engineer for existing packaging machinery.
• Provide electrical specifications for the design, development, release of data, integration, testing, and validation.
• Perform electrical load calculations and power and thermal system analysis.
• Offer electrical technical support to the engineering department, manufacturing, field service, and customers.
• Conduct development and validation testing to ensure designs are safe, robust, and reliable.
• Generate applicable test procedures and reports.
• Provide support in the Factory Acceptance Test and Site Accepted Test as required.
• Generate proper documentation to support integrated safety technology for packaging machinery.
• Generate proper documentation to support the project requirements and specifications for new machines.
• Develop proposals that include the scope of work, labor, and price breakdown.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related technology field.
• Experience:
  • Level I: 1-3 years’ experience as an Electrical Engineer.
  • Level II: 3-6 years' experience as an Electrical Engineer.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with automation machinery.
  • Working knowledge of multi-axis servo systems.
  • Working knowledge of integrated safety technology with emphasis on servo motor control.

Skills & Abilities

• Understands and executes designs following the principles of Value Engineering, design for assembly, and design for serviceability.
• Good understanding of industrial machine controls, electrical systems, PLC, safety PLC, and HMI programming.
• Familiar with Product Data Management (PDM) systems and Change Control processes.
• Critical thinker with the ability to troubleshoot and identify the root cause and corrective action of machine issues.
• Experienced in new product development and working with integrated product teams in a stage-gate like environment.
• Proficient in the development of engineering drawings and schematics using AutoCAD Electrical CAD.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical schematics.

Additional Details

• Compensation Range: Annual Range is $90,000.00 to $110,000.00.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage, travel coverage, disability coverage, voluntary life insurance, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, tuition assistance program, retirement savings plans, and an employee and family assistance program.
• Winpak’s Vision: To provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet.
• Inclusion: An inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides a competitive advantage.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Commitment to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job.