Electrical Engineer / Improvement Engineer

Coloplast; Felgueiras; Presencial; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Coloplast in Felgueiras, Portugal, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead machine improvement initiatives and deliver electrical enhancements across automated production lines. You will analyze data, guide decisions, and design improvements while coordinating with cross‑functional teams to minimize production disruption.

The role requires 3–4 years of relevant experience, a degree in electrical engineering, and strong PLC/robot programming knowledge.

Qualificações

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related area.
• 3–4 years of work experience in related positions.
• Good communication skills in English (B1 – Intermediate).
• Familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Project Management experience is a plus.
• Self-motivated and genuinely interested in improving processes and internal customer relationships.
• Ability to create or update electrical schematics (E‑Plan, PC Schematics, or similar).
• Ability to design, assemble, or modify electrical components or cabinets of automated industrial machines.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/diagrams (electrical, mechanical, pneumatic).
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Rockwell, Omron, Siemens, or Schneider) with platforms such as RS Logix 5000, Studio 5000, CX Programmer, Simatic Step 7, TIA Portal, or Machine Expert.
• Knowledge of robot programming (Denso, ABB, KUKA, or Fanuc).
• Vision system programming knowledge (Cognex, Omron) is preferred.
• HMI programming knowledge is preferred.
• Experience in maintaining automated industrial machines.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• High attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and lead machine improvement initiatives to reduce process variation and optimize performance.
• Define and track KPIs for improvement projects and identify stakeholders/deliverables.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules and work plans.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Drive troubleshooting and crisis management to keep projects on track.
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders on strategy and progress.
• Prepare project presentations for management.

Conhecimentos

English communication

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Formação académica

Electrical Engineering degree

Ferramentas

EPLAN

RSLogix5000

Studio 5000

CX Programmer

TIA Portal

Simatic Step7

Machine Expert

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Location: Felgueiras, PT Felgueiras, Felgueiras, PT

Job Family: Manufacturing

Country/Region: Portugal

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading all machine improvement projects focusing on electrical enhancements. Working with a multidisciplinary group, the engineer guides decisions, analyzes feasibility, cost, complexity, impact, and other variables. The role requires analyzing technical data such as scrap, speed, time between failures, and availability to propose solutions that reduce process variation, improve capabilities, and optimize performance. Once projects are approved, the engineer designs electrical improvements, places purchase orders, tracks manufacturing, identifies suppliers, provides technical guidance to support technicians, leads dismantling/assembly, and delivers necessary technical documentation.

The Electrical Engineer also supports the Operations department in resolving critical issues requiring technical expertise beyond the team, including updating schematics, modifying components or cabinets, and implementing software upgrades. The goal is to keep production on schedule.

Areas of Responsibility

• Develop machine improvement initiatives to reduce process variation, improve capabilities, and optimize performance.
• Define and track KPIs for improvement processes and identify stakeholders and deliverables.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules and work plans.
• Ensure projects are delivered on‑time, within scope, and within budget.
• Drive troubleshooting and crisis situations to get projects back on track.
• Provide consistent project updates to stakeholders on strategy, adjustments, and progress.
• Prepare project presentations for management.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Review and update machine procedures and documents based on project requirements.
• Design and implement electrical improvements (e.g., create/update schematics, assemble or modify components/cabinets, implement software upgrades).
• Ensure documentation of tasks and changes implemented.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure improvement tasks do not interfere with regular production.
• Support Operations with troubleshooting and ensure continued availability of production machines.
• Train and guide resources as needed.
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related area.
• 3–4 years of work experience in related positions.
• Good communication skills in English (B1 – Intermediate).
• Familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Project Management experience is a plus.
• Self‑motivated and genuinely interested in improving processes and internal customer relationships.
• Ability to create or update electrical schematics (E‑Plan, PC Schematics, or similar).
• Ability to design, assemble, or modify electrical components or cabinets of automated industrial machines.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/diagrams (electrical, mechanical, pneumatic).
• Ability to prepare technical reports for documenting issues or changes to equipment.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Rockwell, Omron, Siemens, or Schneider) with platforms such as RS Logix 5000, Studio 5000, CX Programmer, Simatic Step 7, TIA Portal, or Machine Expert.
• Knowledge of robot programming (Denso, ABB, KUKA, or Fanuc).
• Vision system programming knowledge (Cognex, Omron) is preferred.
• HMI programming knowledge is preferred.
• Experience in maintaining automated industrial machines.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• High attention to detail.

Other Job Requirements

• Able to work other shifts.
• Initial onboarding training travel during the first year (up to 3 consecutive weeks).
• Occasional travel up to 5 weeks a year, mainly for machine acceptance tests at supplier facilities or for training.

Coloplast is committed to being an inclusive organization, encouraging all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief, or physical ability.

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