Engineer Electrical I

Job Description

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.

• 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.

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. Ability to manage and analyze data. Ability to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities. 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

Benefits With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com . Formerly Pactiv Evergreen.