Electrical engineer Jobs in New Haven, CT

The Opportunity

Responsible for all controls and automation related activity in Connecticut facilities. Provide guidance and technical leadership to the engineering and maintenance teams as well as provide 24 / 7 support of the electrical and controls systems at multiple facilities. Must have experience with technologies ranging from the 1980’s thru the most modern up to date instrumentation, PLC’s, and HMI / SCADA systems.

This permanent position will report to the Sr. Engineering Maintenance Manager.

• Develop high level plans for automation projects including system architecture, risk assessment, schedule, and resource planning
• Establish good engineering / manufacturing disciplines and promote new ways of thinking that will produce best in class automation practices
• Supervise PLC installation / modification design and programming
• Supervise HMI installation and programming
• Provide direction and supervision of electrical & controls portions of capital projects. Ensure installations conform to Glanbia standards and specifications
• Lead investigation into controls related issues and recommend solutions
• Lead controls repairs and upgrade on production equipment
• Monitor and evaluate technology trends. Conduct research on leading edge technologies and determine proper fit / application for business needs.
• Interfaces with all levels of management and employees to gather information and provide guidance for implementation.
• Designs and conducts plant trials to determine the test methods, procedures, parts, and equipment needed to implement engineering changes.
• Evaluate and recommend engineering changes to existing equipment that will ensure maximum productivity
• Manage automation projects – schedules, scopes, vendor supervision, etc.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for existing and future automation systems
• Communicate and work closely with plant operations and maintenance departments. Develop effective working relationships with same
• Support plant operations team with technical issues
• Develop accurate and efficient Process and Instrument Drawings for projects through the use of customer specifications, general process descriptions, company standards and verbal instructions.
• Communicate and work closely with the I.T. department. Cooperatively maintain existing, and develop new, technologies for effective and stable process controls and information systems (HMI’s, reports, etc)
• Coordinates activities and reviews between General Contractor, Engineering firm(s), and the project team.
• Assist in the development of startup and commissioning documents and training of plant staff.
• Research and analyze data, such as engineering documents, design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine acceptability for project team goals.
• Directs and coordinates installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and specifications.
• Drives the right technology for both immediate and long term growth

The Skills you will bring to the team

Where and how you will work

The opportunity will be based in West Haven, CT.

What we would like to offer you!

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K.