Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Electrical Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of electrical systems and equipment in a heavy manufacturing environment. This role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production systems, utilities, and automation equipment while supporting plant uptime and operational performance goals.
Job Responsibilities- Handles projects of a high profile, complex nature that may involve groups inside and outside of the organization
- Support operation, maintenance, and optimization of plant electrical systems and equipment
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and controls issues affecting production and facility systems
- Design, modify, and improve electrical systems including power distribution, motor control systems, and automation equipment
- Support and lead capital projects including equipment upgrades, installations, and commissioning activities
- Develop and maintain electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
- Work with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems to support automated manufacturing processes
- Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on electrical failures and implement corrective and preventive actions
- Support preventative and predictive maintenance programs for critical electrical assets
- Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes and safety standards, including NFPA 70 (NEC) and OSHA requirements and operate in accordance with Kymera Environmental, Health & Safety policies
- Analyze equipment performance and recommend improvements for energy efficiency and process optimization
- Generates new/updated Standard Operating Procedures and similar documents, accountable for improvements and new product activities which ensure workers safety, compliance with environmental regulations and integrate with the Company quality systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- 2 years of experience in heavy manufacturing, industrial, or process environments
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems (power distribution, motor controls, instrumentation)
- Experience with PLC systems (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley)
- Familiarity with variable frequency drives (VFDs), motors, and control systems
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in industrial environments
Preferred- Direct experience within a melt or metal powder environment
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
Skills and Competencies- Deep technical problem-solving in high-energy systems
- Ability to diagnose complex interactions between electrical, thermal, and mechanical systems
- Strong sense of urgency in minimizing downtime and improving processes
- Cross-functional collaboration with operations, maintenance, and metallurgy teams
- Continuous improvement mindset focused on yield, efficiency, and equipment life
- Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
- Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
- Actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning opportunities.
Physical Requirements- Required to lift and /or move up to 10 lbs. (regularly); 25 lbs. (frequently); 50 lbs. (occasionally).
- Ability to work in hot industrial environments and around energized equipment
- Ability to work in tight or elevated spaces
Work Environment- Frequently exposed to high, precarious places and extreme heat.
- Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
- Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions.
- Exposed to the risk of electrical shock and vibration and high levels of noise.
- Exposure to noise, dust, high temperatures, and industrial hazards
- On-call support for critical melt operations may be required
