Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Electrical Engineer
Reports To : Maintenance Manager
FLSA Status : Exempt
Supervisory Responsibilities : No – Individual Contributor
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities :
- Electrical engineer must have a strong understanding of electrical manufacturing processes.
- Must be able to read, write and analyze electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Electrical engineer must have a broad knowledge of electrical principles, wiring specification codes and handbook formulas along with a working knowledge of PLC’s, VFD’s, Motor Control, and Power distribution.
- Electrical engineer must have the capacity to analyze a problem from multiple perspective and explore creative solutions.
- Must be able to devise testing methods and properties to confirm the functionality of electrical components and systems.
- Determines proper type, size of materials and equipment for the job, including power requirements.
- Performs electrical work requiring high degree of trade skill to install, test, inspect, adjust, repair and wire all plant equipment and circuits to required voltages and tolerances.
- Able to locate, diagnose and remedy troubles quickly to avoid shutdowns and able to adjust all plant equipment to proper operating characteristics.
- Fabricates material to be used for electrical equipment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills or Abilities :
Ability to work individually or collaboratively on a team.Utilize precision devices such as voltmeters or other measuring instruments.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Possesses time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.Physical Requirements :
Requires work such as sitting at a desk and computer for periods of time, standing or walking up to 8 hours at a time on hard surfaces.Must be able to traverse manufacturing plant and warehouse to access a variety of storage spaces and shelving units by stretching, squatting, and / or reaching.Work is performed in a manufacturing plant with some exposure to environmental factors such as loud noises, odors, variances in temperature or weather and other factors.Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times without assistance, up to 50 pounds with assistance.Education and Experience :
Requires a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Electrical Engineering or an alike field.5-10 years industrial electrical and / or mechanical experience.