Summary This position will collaborate with the Engineering and Maintenance Teams and provide improvement and troubleshooting of all electrical/electronic systems, such as programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and other drives/controls fixing to support the manufacturing site. Responsibilities include creating electrical drawings, programing PLCs, wiring electrical devices, and providing manufacturing support to resolve production and quality issues that arise on a day-to-day basis by performing effective root cause problem solving to solve process issues associated with equipment and/or machine performance. Primary Responsibilities - Identify safety issues, support safety initiatives, and recommend and implement effective solutions.
- Create and update electrical schematics and drawings.
- Perform a wide range of tasks related to the repair, installation, troubleshooting, and design of machine control systems.
- Develop and maintain drive, controls, and MES/SCADA system standard methodologies through collaboration with other process technology teams.
- Provide project support to process engineers on all subjects electrical and controls related.
- Solve electrical malfunctions, inspects circuits and wiring for shielding and grounding, and tests electrical equipment for safety and efficiency.
- Work from schematics, drawings, layouts, or other specifications to locate and diagnose trouble in the electrical system or equipment.
- Collaborate with the Maintenance and Engineering teams to ensure equipment reliability.
- Provides support for technology upgrade projects to improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
- Conduct training of employees for accurate machine adjustments and operations
- Maintain and assist with compliance of PSM (Process Safety Management) program.
- Ensure all applicable electrical systems are compliant with Hazardous rated areas.
- Maintain a program of professional growth through selected seminars, courses, trade magazines, books, journals, etc.
- Perform any other duties in support of operations as assigned
Education and experience - Pursuing a degree in engineering or related degree required
- Experience working with industrial electronics and/or machine control systems including PLCs highly preferred
- Background/knowledge of mechanical systems (pneumatic, hydraulic, motor drives, etc.) is desirable
Technical Competencies - Knowledge and understanding of simple circuits
- Hands on abilities with basic tools and wiring
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills among all levels of the organization
- Experience in troubleshooting electrical issues
- Ability to understand and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic, Function Block Programming and Sequential Text Programming and make system edits as needed.
Skills/Competencies - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with personnel at all organizational levels.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk or sit; regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The typical work environment is a standard office setting / office contained in a foundry or manufacturing setting. The employee is occasionally required to perform work in a foundry environment with occasional exposure to work near moving mechanical parts / work in high temperatures / risk of electrical shock; the typical noise level is moderate noise. ADDITIONAL NOTES - The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
- Proof of US citizenship, nationality, and/or permanent resident status in order to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran
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