Engineer Electrical I

Job Description

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER I – KALAMAZOO, MI

Leadership position to oversee our machine control and facility electrical systems and ensure they are reliable and current.

Work with plant maintenance to develop and lead initiatives to provide continuous reduction machine downtime related to machine controls.

Key Job Requirements

• Review our machine controls and facility electrical systems and identify opportunities/needs for upgrades.
• Identify areas of risk for systems failure.
• Assess, prioritize and implement upgrades.
• Plan and execute upgrades.
• Monitor systems reliability and ensure program is in place to provide feedback.
• Improve systems consistency between locations.
• Troubleshoot machine control problems.
• Implement fix to root cause.
• Develop and conduct training programs for our electricians/electronic techs.
• Ensure control systems have adequate documentation and are accessible.
• Develop PM programs for control systems.
• Review controls systems on new equipment purchases.

Other Duties as Necessary

Other duties as necessary.

Technical Competencies

• Ability to develop project structure, scope, timelines, schedule, and budget utilizing Gantt chart software.
• Ability to conduct effective meetings, monitor status and communicate with team, customers & management.
• Ability to establish and build relationships with internal/external customers.
• Design/Product Design - Demonstrates mechanical aptitude skills. Demonstrates troubleshooting/root cause analysis ability. Demonstrates ability to identify design improvements.
• Process Improvement - Demonstrates awareness of emerging technologies in manufacturing environment. Demonstrates ability to manage and analyze data. Demonstrates ability to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities. Demonstrates ability to plan and implement a project.
• Safety - Demonstrates ability to identify industry specific regulations and adhere to industry standards. Demonstrates ability to comply with major Federal and State industrial safety regulations and industry and professional standards.

Education & Experience

• BSEE degree from an accredited university or Engineering technical College with minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with machinery in a manufacturing plant setting.
• Strong hands-on skills.
• 5 years of experience in programming and troubleshooting PLC’s.
• Experience troubleshooting servo drive systems.
• Experience in AC drives.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing and solving problems.
• Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.).

Company Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance.
• A variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health.
• Community Engagement - Support for organizations promoting sustainability initiatives or addressing food and hunger needs.
• Training and Development - Opportunities for advancement through skills development, formal education, and company training programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.