Electrical Engineer

Engineered Materials Solutions; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Materials Solutions in Attleboro, MA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, develop and optimize electrical systems for our heavy manufacturing operations. You will work on strip processing equipment, write specifications, oversee installation and startup, and train staff.

The role requires a BSEE, at least 5 years of PLC-based rotating machinery control experience (Allen-Bradley), and hands-on CAD experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• BSEE with experience in machinery controls and PLC programming.
• At least 5 years applying PLC-based rotating machinery control systems (Allen-Bradley).
• Experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks; sensors knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support electrical control systems for strip processing equipment.
• Write equipment specifications and manage installation, startup, and training.
• Lead engineering projects from conception to completion.
• Troubleshoot control systems and monitor PLC performance.
• Provide electrical/process controls data integration and project planning.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Engineered Materials Solutions is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and optimizing electrical systems and components that enhance our manufacturing processes. This position requires a thorough understanding of electrical engineering principles applied within industrial and manufacturing environments, ensuring that our production lines operate efficiently, safely, and reliably. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Pay Range: 95k-110k

Position Summary

Provide electrical control systems engineering support in a heavy manufacturing and equipment environment, as it pertains to strip processing equipment. The assignment includes writing equipment specifications for new equipment purchases, equipment installation, start up and training.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with all levels of Plant personnel to identify and assess equipment and process problems and define requirements to help address engineering problems and needs.
• Work closely with our maintenance department and process and equipment engineers on equipment improvement / upgrade projects.
• Provide electrical process controls engineering and data integration services including developing project scope, planning, procuring, and the managing of engineering projects.
• Manage engineering projects from conception to completion.
• Provide a wide variety of engineering and data integration services from project specification through design, implementation, training and support.
• Troubleshoot, perform control system performance analysis and the implementation of control modifications in support of existing manufacturing equipment and processes
• Monitor PLC performance
• Use knowledge of current controls practices, procedures standards, and equipment and diagnostic tools
• Provide mechanical and electrical support to the Repair and Maintenance, (R&M), department and assist in difficult breakdowns on equipment.
• Assist in updating PM procedures and documentation.
• Perform root cause analysis on repeat failures.
• Study and report on reliability issues with all equipment.
• Suggest equipment upgrades to make our equipment more reliable.

Education/Experience

• BSEE with prior work experience in electronics and/or electrical engineering in machinery controls engineering and design, PLC programming.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the application and programming of PLC based rotating machinery control systems specializing in Allen-Bradley
• Programming of AC/DC Drives, Auto-Cad and Solidworks.
• Knowledge/application of Sensors including, Photoelectric, Ultrasonic, Stain Gages, Laser

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Office Environment – 40-50%
• Industrial Manufacturing Floor – 50-60%