Electrical Control Engineer

Kaiser Aluminum; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Aluminum seeks a Lead Electrical/Controls Engineer to optimize their manufacturing processes. This role involves providing technical expertise, leading improvement projects, and supporting operations at their Kalamazoo plant. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant bachelor's degree and have significant manufacturing experience, particularly with Allen-Bradley systems.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing operation.
• High level of competency with Allen-Bradley PLC, HMI, and motor drives.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement visual systems to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
• Provide technical support to operations.
• Lead continuous improvement and six sigma projects.

Skills

Excellent equipment troubleshooting

Analytical problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

PC proficiency

Lean-Sigma experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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The Lead Electrical/Controls Engineer provides technical expertise to optimize highly automated manufacturing equipment and processes through visual systems, automation and advanced levels of process control. The role also develops, plans, organizes, and leads reliability, and improvement projects in the plant. This position provides technical support to Operations and the Maintenance team at our Kalamazoo aluminum casting and extrusion plant.

What you will work on:

• Design, development and implementation of visual systems to help reduce errors and reduce cost through increased manufacturing efficiency
• Provide technical support to operations as necessary
• Combine theoretical and practical knowledge toward innovation of new products and processes
• Work independently on smaller projects from conception to completion. This work will include "hands-on" type projects
• Work in cross-functional teams to support business goals and objectives
• Thoroughly document all technical work that is completed
• Function as a shared resource within the production value streams for assistance in difficult problem solving
• Lead and/or contribute to continuous improvement and six sigma project teams
• Support plant safety initiatives through active involvement in the safety process
• Support and lead plant industrial electrical systems
• Leading and participating in process improvements with multi-discipline technical staff, maintenance and production.
• Mentoring employees to increase their knowledge of equipment and process.
• Working to eliminate waste through reliability improvements and monitoring processes, ensuring they are in control and meeting expectations.

What you will bring to the role:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a related technical degree is required.
• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related technical degree, is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing operation.
• High level of competency with Allen-Bradley PLC (Control Logix 5000), HMI (Allen Bradley ME and SE), and Allen-Bradley motor drives.

Other skills:

• Excellent equipment troubleshooting abilities is essential.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and organization skills.
• PC proficiency including, but not limited to, the use of Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Solid interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication.
• Proven ability to work in a low supervision environment while successfully meeting goals.
• Willingness to work around large manufacturing equipment and furnaces.
• Experience with technical projects/initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong PC skills, including Windows, Word, Excel, various data collection and analysis packages.
• Proven ability to work in teams.
• Lean-Sigma experience is a plus.

No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered based on job-related qualifications and abilities. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

About Kaiser Aluminum: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing an inclusive culture.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Fabricated Metal Products and Primary Metal Manufacturing

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