Electrical Design Engineer

The Electrical / Controls Engineer II will provide support to our manufacturing operations to ensure the plant is meeting operational and financial goals.

This role will be responsible for evaluating current and future needs for the asset management of plant equipment.

This position includes performing unplanned, planned, preventative, predictive and corrective electrical maintenance to core process and auxiliary equipment in a continuous process manufacturing plant.

This position will report directly to the Plant Engineer.

Required Skills :

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in polymer science or textile manufacturing a plus.
• Practical experience in Allen-Bradley AC variable speed drives.
• Experience in maintenance, operation, troubleshooting and repair of PLC systems.
• Solid knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI applications (including programming)
• Experience with Industrial Database systems (WonderWare).
• Experience in Sieman variable speed drives / European control schemes a plus
• Knowledge of Siemens PLCs & Experience in VMWare.
• Knowledge of Servers and Thin Clients technology
• Demonstrated ability to provide solutions to basic project and process engineering problems.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the application of the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace arc flash energy and shock hazards.
• Demonstrated experience in the engineering and implementation of 480V (Switchgear, Power Distribution Panel, Motor Control Center) and 4160V Power Distribution Systems.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Experience in electrical power distribution, equipment, protection and sizing
• Proficient in computer applications and analysis of process data.
• CAD (AutoCAD) experience and ability to read and interpret electrical and control drawings
• Ability to visually inspect and troubleshoot electrical / process control systems
• Ability to be physically mobile throughout the Spunbond Process (stairs, heat, noise)
• Ability to safety lift material weights up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel periodically, domestically and internationally.