Electrical Controls Engineer

Higher Recruitment, Inc.; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flexible PTO

Holidays

Wellbeing program

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Higher Recruitment, Inc. is assisting a growing Wisconsin-based manufacturing client in recruiting an Electrical Controls Engineer to support production operations and drive improvements in machine controls.

You will troubleshoot control problems, collaborate with external resources, develop safe procedures, and manage equipment upgrade projects from investigation through start-up, aligning with NFPA70E safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required.
• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or similar field.
• Electrical Code training or safety training seminars and courses.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Maintenance Technicians in troubleshooting machine control problems when needed.
• Focal point to work with external technical resources to problem solve and implement solutions.
• Develop training documentation of solutions and safe procedures for Maintenance Technicians.
• Manage machine and equipment upgrade projects including investigations, cost estimates, installations and start-up.
• Learn new capital equipment operation, controls design, and hardware to support maintenance.
• Assist Project Engineering with equipment installation, checkout, start-up and training as necessary.
• Adhere to current industry practices for safe work and safe equipment operation (NFPA70E etc.).
• Verify and oversee preventative maintenance on electrical substations and high voltage switchgear; document observations and actions.
• Participate in equipment project teams, safety teams, and continuous improvement teams.

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Tools

PLC

NFPA70E training

Job description

Joining a winning and growing manufacturing team that is transforming their industry and improving lives around the world through their products.

Our innovative and responsible manufacturing client provides solutions that benefit their customers, their team members and the planet. Consumers encounter our client's products more than 10,000 times a second. They exemplify stewardship through their commitment to consumer trust by making safety their guiding principle. And, they invest in their world-class team by empowering them to reach their full potential so that when their people grow, so does their business.

Job Title: Electrical Controls Engineer

To provide electrical engineering support for manufacturing production operations and the continuous improvement of machine and equipment controls.

The Opportunity to Add Value:

• Acts as an electrical engineering resource to assist Maintenance Technicians troubleshoot machine control problems when additional resources, skills, or knowledge are required to solve the problem.
• Focal person to work with external technical resources, when necessary, to problem solve and implement solutions.
• Develops training documentation of solutions and safe procedures to communicate with all Maintenance Technicians.
• Manages machine and equipment upgrade projects including investigations, cost estimates, installations, and start-up. This can include expense type projects as well as capital upgrade projects.
• Learns new capital equipment operation, controls structure/design, and hardware in order to build knowledge and proficiency to support and implement effective maintenance.
• Assist Project Engineering with equipment installation, checkout, start-up and training as necessary.
• Secures, maintains, and applies knowledge of current industry practices for safe work practices and safe equipment operation. Examples are National and State Electrical codes and NFPA70E (arc flash) codes.
• Key resource for verifying and overseeing the completion of preventative maintenance on electrical substations and high voltage switchgear. This includes documentation of observations, testing, and follow-up actions.
• Participates as a team member on equipment project teams, safety teams, and continuous improvement teams to continuously improve operations (including safety, quality, service, and costs).

Required Experience/Education:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• 2 – 5 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment or similar field
• Electrical Code training or other safety training seminars and courses
• Problem solving, troubleshooting experience

Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge of plant power distribution, control systems, and PLC’s preferred
• Ability to use measuring devices, read mechanical/electrical drawings, develop and use charts and schedules
• Ability to be a self-starter and take action on projects proactively
• Good communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to interact with plant personnel at all levels.
• General training or understanding of industry safety work practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Higher Recruitment and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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When you join our client's team, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)