Electrical Engineer

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

Job summary

Wickeder Group │ Engineered Materials Solutions seeks an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and optimize electrical systems for our heavy manufacturing environment in Attleboro, MA. You will support strip-processing equipment, write equipment specifications, and lead start-up activities to ensure safe, reliable operation.

The role requires a BSEE and at least 5 years of PLC-based control experience, with hands-on work in Allen-Bradley systems, AC/DC drives, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• BSEE with experience in machinery controls engineering and PLC programming.
• Minimum 5 years experience with PLC-based rotating machinery control systems (Allen-Bradley).
• Experience programming AC/DC drives; Proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of sensors including photoelectric, ultrasonic, strain gauges, laser.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess equipment and process problems; define requirements for engineering solutions.
• Coordinate with maintenance and process engineers on equipment improvement projects.
• Provide control systems engineering and data integration services from scope to training and support.
• Manage projects from conception to completion.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical controls

Data integration

Troubleshooting

Education

BSEE

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Allen-Bradley

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%