Senior Electrical Engineer

Covestro; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to support manufacturing processes at their site. This role involves managing electrical safety projects, leading complex electrical/control projects, and providing technical support to production teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a vibrant team dedicated to innovation and safety in a dynamic environment, where your contributions will help drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in electrical engineering.
• 8-10+ years in manufacturing or engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical safety projects and lead safety teams.
• Support capital and improvement projects in electrical engineering.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

CAD

SAP

Job description

We are Covestro. We are curious, courageous, and colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues to make the world a brighter place.

What We Offer

This position supports manufacturing processes at the Covestro South Deerfield Site, focusing on electrical projects to ensure the safe, responsible, and efficient production of Thermoplastic Polyurethane and Polycarbonate films.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Promote an incident-free workplace culture, manage electrical safety projects, and lead safety teams. Investigate and resolve complex electrical safety concerns. Manage Change activities for complex projects.
2. Lead complex electrical/control projects, support capital and improvement projects, and ensure compliance with industrial electrical standards. Perform detailed design calculations and develop standards for electrical systems.
3. Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams, utilize root cause analysis, and lead problem-solving activities for electrical issues.
4. Lead continuous improvement initiatives, identify opportunities, and implement solutions related to electrical engineering.
5. Support process and quality engineering in electrical projects, troubleshoot during equipment start-up, and update standard operating procedures. Provide operator training on electrical activities.
6. Identify and develop project opportunities considering business and economic drivers.

What You Offer

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Engineering (Electrical preferred) with at least 4 years of experience.
• 8-10+ years in manufacturing, engineering, or maintenance roles with increasing responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional registrations/certifications (desirable).
• Experience with thermoplastic film extrusion and web handling.
• Knowledge of CAD, project management, and SAP systems.

Essential Skills:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Active listening and effective communication abilities.
• Ability to relate well across all organizational levels, balancing safety, employee concerns, and business needs.
• Team player with leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated, diligent, and capable of working independently.

Your Application

Are you as curious, courageous, and colorful as we are? We invite you to apply for this exciting career opportunity. We look forward to your application and resume. Join our team — apply now!

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other unlawful basis.

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