Senior Electrical Engineer

About the role

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide support to project managers and assist Director of Engineering in the design and field execution of power & control wiring for packaging production lines. The position’s priorities are divided between 50% interfacing with clients and vendors, 25% time spent on controls and networking, and 25% on power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Scope electrical projects.
• Evaluate existing conditions and define the power distribution and calculation requirements for each project/site. This includes layout and sizing of the following systems:
• Conductors/wiring
• Electrical pathways
• Overcurrent Protection
• Short-circuit ratings
• Review network communication infrastructure and design plans to interface equipment to those networks
• Review control systems for packaging lines
• Sequence of operation: identify sensor locations and how sensors control equipment
• Review schematics, proposals and layout drawings for specification and safety compliance
• Provide support for start-up and the production of the packaging line
• Evaluate existing conditions and define the power distribution and calculation requirements for each project/site. This includes layout and sizing of the following systems:
• Conduct field audits to document existing conditions and develop as-built and new detailed engineering documents including one-line diagrams, panel schedules, and load calculations per N.E.C. standards
• Offer engineering and design consultation based on sound electrical engineering practices
• Aid in maintaining project schedules, assuring work is completed on time and under budget
• Communicate with vendors, clients, and contractors
• Perform technical writing duties to document project requirements

Requirements

• B.S Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a high-speed packaging manufacturing, or system design environment
• Technical manufacturing knowledge and practical project management experience preferred
• Mandatory manufacturing field experience, especially in the food and beverage industry
• A background in a production environment as a project engineer, maintenance manager, and/or production manager preferred
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Project; AutoCAD
• 25-30% travel expected to client sites, depending on project needs.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to manage multiple projects
• Experience with safety measures
• Experience with developing permit drawings for submittal to city & county plan checks
• Proficient in Auto CAD and the N.E.C.
• Proficient in RS Logix programming software is a bonus
• Able to operate successfully with minimal supervision
• Outstanding written skills
• Exceptional organization and time management skills
• Excellent technical skills and knowledge of manufacturing project planning, process systems, equipment, and operations
• Able to build and maintain successful relationships both internally and externally
• Able to resolve problems, make decisions and be creative to keep activities moving forward toward a positive result
• Able to read, interpret and mark up manufacturing line drawings
• Able to successfully prioritize and execute against an organized plan

Qualifications

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to manage multiple projects
• Experience with safety measures
• Experience with developing permit drawings for submittal to city & county plan checks
• Proficient in Auto CAD and the N.E.C.
• Proficient in RS Logix programming software is a bonus
• Able to operate successfully with minimal supervision
• Outstanding written skills
• Exceptional organization and time management skills
• Excellent technical skills and knowledge of manufacturing project planning, process systems, equipment, and operations
• Able to build and maintain successful relationships both internally and externally
• Able to resolve problems, make decisions and be creative to keep activities moving forward toward a positive result
• Able to read, interpret and mark up manufacturing line drawings
• Able to successfully prioritize and execute against an organized plan

Skills and Abilities

• Competitive pay; commensurate with experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD
• 401k with up to 4% employer match
• Flexible and Hybrid work schedule

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Long and off-shift hours are occasionally required
• Safety shoes, safety vests, and safety glasses, as well as ear protection, are required when on-site at client manufacturing or construction locations
• Hair nets and beard nets are also required when on-site at client manufacturing locations