Willimantic Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of wire and cable equipment and processes.
• Support the maintenance department in electrical/electronic systems troubleshooting and training.
• Provide engineering support and direction to the maintenance department for maintaining electrical and electronic equipment in a manner which optimizes operational performance and safety.
• Manage assigned projects which includes cost estimations, designs, specifications, approvals, procurement, installation, startup, cost control, safety and overall implementation to achieve Plant and organizational objectives.
• Manage outsourced repairs of critical electronic components.
• Maintain an awareness of the equipment spares inventory and offer recommendations for storeroom adjustments and critical spares as required.
• Aid the Engineering & Maintenance Manager with the preparation of the annual capital and expense budget for management review.
• Adhere to all Corporate and Plant practices and policies in all aspects of work and ensure compliance with Federal, State and local electrical codes, and regulations.
• Develop, write, and de-bug control logic for machine control, make design modifications and improvements to complex electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment.
• Analyze and interpret electrical schematics to the component level as required to make repairs and return equipment to operation.
• Utilize programming devices to analyze P.L.C. programs for failures or improvements.
• Maintain detailed records of critical process variables and ensure that programs are logical and as comprehensible as possible.
• Provide direction to electricians in troubleshooting, repair and program AC/DC drive systems.
• Troubleshoot issues utilizing current technology including electrical test equipment and computer diagnosis equipment.
• Carefully and thoroughly document all electrical work. Keep existing documentation current and accessible to other team members. Ensure that copies of software are up-to-date and available to the rest of the Electrical Team Members and that sufficient back-up copies are maintained in a safe location.
• Implement, maintain and have a complete understanding of network communications.
• Work with the Operations to solve manufacturing problems, initiate productivity improvements, and identify future opportunities for the overall continual improvement of the Sedalia operation.
• Liaison with Engineering and Maintenance Team.
• Perform other related duties as per direction of the Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering or an Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronics preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing (wire & cable experience highly desirable).
• Advanced computer skills required including PLC programming and CAD.
• (Experience with Wonderware a plus).
• Knowledge of governmental and industry regulations with regard to EH&S.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.