Electrical Engineer

Johnson Matthey

$95K — $115K *
Devon, PA 19333In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years experience in manufacturing with an associate or technical degree in electrical technology or 5 years experience with a bachelor's in electrical engineering.
  • Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, OSHA standards relevant to electrical systems.
  • Expertise in high, medium, and low voltage systems including power distribution calculations and equipment sizing.
  • Familiarity with control systems, including MCCs, VFDs, and automation technology.
  • Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills related to automated machinery.
  • Experience with AutoCAD for control panel design.
  • Knowledge of arc flash calculations and short-circuit ratings.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct studies to determine electrical requirements for equipment and facilities.
  • Develop project scope, specifications, bids, and schedules for electrical projects.
  • Supervise design and installation of electrical and automated systems.
  • Ensure completion of project documentation including as-built drawings and procedures.
  • Maintain preventative upkeep of electrical distribution infrastructure.
  • Manage the arc flash study program at the site.
  • Assist with troubleshooting electrical issues, including off-shift support.
  • Lead continuous improvement projects for electrical systems.

Benefits

  • 401K match with additional employer contribution.
  • 20 days of annual PTO, with variations for shift-based roles.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Access to voluntary benefits and wellbeing programs.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Parental leave.
Full Job Description

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the safe operation, regulatory compliance, and reliability of the electrical infrastructure at the Devon site.  As the site’s Competent Person for electrical safety, this position will lead the site’s electrical safety program, ensuring training and competency requirements are met.  In addition, this position is accountable for planning, designing, estimating, supervising, communicating, coordinating, and executing electrical projects.  Responsibilities include maintaining the scope, schedule, and budget for all assigned projects.  This position will also be responsible for assisting the maintenance department when troubleshooting issues related to electrical equipment. 

The Role:

As an Electrical Engineer , you will help drive goals by:

  • Conduct and direct studies to determine electrical requirements of new/modified equipment, systems, and facilities for both capital and non-capital projects.
  • Develop project scope reports, equipment specifications, bid requests, schedules, cost estimates, and appropriation requests.
  • Supervise and direct the design, installation, start up, testing and debug of new or modified electrical and automated equipment.
  • Ensure final project documentation is complete including as built-drawings, procedures, and training guides.
  • Oversee the preventative maintenance of electrical distribution equipment such as transformers, switchgear, and busways.
  • Manage the site’s arc flash study program.
  • Assist maintenance department in troubleshooting electrical issues when necessary.  This occasionally requires support during off shifts.
  • Implement continuous improvement projects on electrical systems to improve plant safety, quality, and efficiency.

Keys that will help you succeed in this role:

  • Associate or technical degree in electrical technology with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a manufacturing environment OR a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Working knowledge of applicable standards such as NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B, OSHA, UL, NEMA, and ANSI
  • Expertise in high, medium, and low voltage systems.  Ability to calculate the available capacity of power distribution systems and ability to properly size transformers, busways, MCCs, and conductors for upgrades to ensure safety and sufficient capacity
  • Experience with MCCs, VFDs, SCR controls, servo systems, robotics, instrumentation, and sensors. 
  • Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills as it relates to automated production machinery.  Ability to interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
  • Experience designing control panels for automated systems using AutoCAD
  • Familiarity with incident energy calculations for arc flash events and familiarity with short-circuit current ratings
  • Project management experience.  Develop project estimates, appropriation requests, equipment specifications, project schedules, and system test documents – Desirable
  • Experience with the design and installation of production machinery.  Experience with hazard reviews and risk assessments – Desirable
  • Good safety awareness and makes safety a priority in project decisions and execution activities. 

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We also support hybrid and flexible working and offer comprehensive employee benefits , including health, life, disability and retirements plans that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

  • Retirement Savings (401K Match, plus an additional Employer Contribution)
  • 20 days annual PTO (varies for shift- based roles)
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription,  Dental and Vision)
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Wellbeing  Programs and Incentives
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Parental Leave

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

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