Electrical Engineer

About the role

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for directing daily activity of Industrial Electricians to minimize equipment downtime. Additionally, this person will provide electrical/electronic expertise to troubleshoot and upgrade all plant equipment. This role is located in Buffalo, NY, and will be fully on-site.

Responsibilities

• Analyze recurring equipment problems, recommend and implement long-term solutions to increase plant productivity and efficiency.
• Duties include the planning, scheduling, design, supervision, implementation, commissioning, and creating/modifying documentation and drawings of electrical/electronic projects on a small/medium scale.
• Maintain and enhance plant electrical/electronic schematics and literature to provide sufficient technical resources of information and minimize electrical/electronic breakdown time.
• Maintain system software backups and system documentation.
• Instruct peers on updated troubleshooting techniques and attend pertinent training programs and seminars to acquire state-of-the-art knowledge of electrical/electronic industrial systems.
• Maintain spare parts and test equipment to ensure effective maintenance and repair of all plant electrical/electronic equipment.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to company policies.
• Promote a climate of positive labor relations by adhering to the labor contract.
• Work alongside mechanical trades and engineers in troubleshooting machine issues.
• Work with production employees in understanding and resolving obstacles.
• Participate in continuous improvement of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, IATF 16949 programs and procedures though active participation in the near miss program.
• Handles containerizing and labeling universal wastes, including batteries and lamps, as well as spent aerosol cans (HW).

Qualifications

• BS/BT degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Two (2) years of industrial experience, including PLC, AC/DC drives, industrial instrumentation, motor controls experience required; Five (5) years industrial experience preferred.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs is required.
• Experience with high-power applications is required.
• Six Sigma certification preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more
• 401(k) contribution + match
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Growth opportunities with over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America
• Wellness program with healthcare premium discounts and HSA employer contributions based on program status
• Sustainability initiatives and eco-friendly solutions