The Electrical Engineer II will design, wire, program, test, and troubleshoot custom equipment used in the manufacturing of company products.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - Design, document, and implement complex machine control systems
- Troubleshoot and repair complex machine control systems
- Verify safe reliable machine operation and initiate corrective action
- Evaluate and source cost effective replacement parts
- Create and edit programs for PLCs, HMIs, and Motion Controllers
- Estimate cost and completion date for assigned project(s)
- Layout and wire complex panels, controls, and machine control systems
- Analyze and recommend improvements to equipment
- Complete assigned projects independently
- Handle confidential information on a regular basis
- Provide technical guidance to Electrical Engineer I and Electrical Technician I
- Perform other duties as directed by the Machine Engineering Supervisor and/or the Lead Electrical Engineer
QUALIFICATIONS- High school diploma with a minimum of 15 years; or BSEE or BSEET degree with 10 years of experience
- Familiar with NEC, UL508A, and Industrial control application best practices
- Must have all basic tools
- Industrial control and power system design and troubleshooting
- Read, create, and evaluate electrical schematics
- Good advanced math skills
- Familiar with programming PLCs, HMIs, drives, and motion controls
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as required
- Ability to use a computer and software as required
- Project management and technical leadership
COMPETENCIES- Accountability
- Analytical/Problem solving/Decision Making
- Communication Skills
- Computer Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Quality
- Safety
- Team Effectiveness
- Time Management
- Value/trust/Integrity
SKILLS- Electrical safe work practices
- Proficient with electrical measurement tools.
- Good communication and decision making abilities.
- Extensive analytical and problem solving abilities.
- Able to self-manage and self-motivate effectively.
- Possess adaptability and flexibility traits.
- Strong knowledge of all relevant industry practices and standards.
- Strong administrative computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office).
- Proficient with CAD, PLC and HMI programming tools.
- Effective internal and external relationship management abilities.
- Strong technical and interpersonal communication.
- Strong business ethics and values.
- Strong planning and organizational abilities.
- Aggressively maintains integrity and trustworthiness.
- Maintain a customer focus in all duties and directives.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS- Walk up to a ¼ mile at a time.
- Bend, squat and/or reach as needed.
- Ability to use hand and power tools.
- Must understand and speak English.
- Sitting, standing, walking, lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 lbs.
