Electrical Engineer LPCCountryUnited States of America
State / County Oregon
City Portland
Division Structurals
Company LPC
Function Engineering
Workplace Type On-Site
Position type Full Time
Opportunity ID 21237
Job Description Position SummaryAs an Electrical & Controls Engineer you will be part of a dynamic technical team driving manufacturing efficiency and productivity in a plant environment. You will apply applicable engineering knowledge from cumulation training and hands on experience to technical projects while and finding innovative and cost-effective means to improve safety, quality, and delivery.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Primary duties include evaluating, designing, planning, developing, leading, and supporting electrical and controls projects towards future state objectives.
Problem Solving- You will be responsible to select, adapt, and implement solutions to a wide range and variety of problems using logic and analytical engineering techniques that align with best practices.
- You will be the driver of conversations and direction-setting as required to solve problems and to achieve goals and objectives.
Communication:- You will frequently collaborate and communicate with various levels of the organization including maintenance and production employees, supervisors, peers, and subject matter experts.
- You will have the opportunity to present to internal and external stakeholders on project progress and results.
Leadership: - You will lead cross functional teams, which could include customers and vendors.
- You are a resource for entry-level engineers and act a solid team contributor.
- You will be responsible for managing your project budgets and keeping your projects on track.
Autonomy- You will independently work to identify your own targets for projects. You are a fully trained engineer.
Experience & Education: - BS Electrical Engineering
- 3 to 5 years of experience in engineering in a manufacturing environment (Preferred)
Required Skills:- Experience in programming one or more of the following PLC platforms: Allen-Bradley, Modicon and Automation Direct (DirectLogic & Click Series).
- Experience in programming one or more of the following HMI platforms: Allen-Bradley (PanelView), Ignition, Aveva (Wonderware), Schneider (Magelis) and Automation Direct (C-more) or design and component specification experience in the following areas: Control Panels, Low & Medium Voltage Power Distribution, PLC Instrumentation, VFD Drives and Instrumentation & Control Valves.
- Experience with motion control concepts and systems. Hands-on experience with one or more of the following is a plus: Delta, Fanuc, and Allen-Bradley (Kinetix).
- Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical aptitude to understand and troubleshoot the machinery with which our control systems interface. Including: PID Loops, Pneumatic/Hydraulic Systems (Valves, Positioners & Feedback Devices), Integrated Communications Devices (Ethernet IP, Modbus, BACNET, Serial).
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with various levels of the organization.
Desired Skills: - Broad general knowledge of electrical and control engineering as related to manufacturing processes and investment casting technology.
