Facilities Electro-Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Emerge is recruiting for a direct hire Facilities Electro-Mechanical Engineer position in Dover, NJ for a client that is a world-class manufacturer of aerospace and industrial components. The role is based in a large manufacturing plant and involves analyzing engineering proposals and technical data to support industrial machinery and equipment design, evaluating the feasibility of new equipment or facility modifications based on cost, space, and technical factors, providing technical guidance on manufacturing processes, troubleshooting equipment issues, and managing significant contractor relationships for the design, costing, quoting, and execution of electrical, control, and automation upgrades. Emerge is a global talent solutions company that delivers talent, recruiting expertise, managed sales, marketing, and business operations solutions to clients worldwide, committed to providing tangible, measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing engineering proposals and technical data related to industrial machinery and equipment design.
• Evaluating the feasibility of designing new equipment or modifying existing facilities, factoring in cost, space, and technical/economic considerations.
• Providing technical guidance on manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment to support long-range plant and product engineering.
• Troubleshooting equipment issues and resolving related work problems.
• Testing newly installed machinery.
• Cost estimates and initiating purchases for equipment and maintenance supplies.
• Managing contractor relationships and overseeing the design, costing, quoting, and execution of electrical, control, and automation system upgrades.
• Coordinating and supporting the installation of various electrical system projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, plus 3+ years of relevant experience required.
• Knowledge of electrical control systems (prints, VFDs, motors, drives, servos, sensors).
• Familiarity with 460VAC, 120VAC, 24VDC, and 5VDC systems.
• Experience with ladder logic software (ProWORX 32, RSLogix, SoMachine).
• Understanding of mechanical systems such as hydraulics, pneumatics, dampers, strainers, conveyors, and vacuum systems.
• Knowledge of water systems including open-loop, closed-loop, cooling towers, etc.
• Familiarity with robotics (Yaskawa Motoman) is a PLUS!
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar design software.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, and Siemens PLCs and drives.
• Strong interpersonal skills for supervising outside contractors and technicians.
• This position is subject to ITAR compliance: International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which requires U.S. person status; ITAR defines U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

• Robust 401K plan
• Several medical plans
• Benefits start on day one

Pay

Salary range: $80,000 to $120,000 per year (BOE) plus a 5% annual bonus.