Electrical Engineer

General Dynamics Land Systems; Fort Shawnee (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems seeks an Electrical Engineer (Plant Engineer) in Ohio to plan, develop, and coordinate facilities, utilities, and production layouts. You will design control systems (PLCs, vision, laser scanners, robotics) and electrical distribution for manufacturing equipment, while maintaining arc flash and safety standards.

The role emphasizes cost, quality, and schedule objectives in a team-based environment, with potential growth and advancement in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology (Electrical Engineering) or Associate's Degree in Engineering, Technology (Electrical Engineering).
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Familiarity with plant layout, material handling, and equipment installation/modification including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, welding, painting, and metal preparation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate engineering and construction activities for facilities, utilities, layout of machines, equipment, workstations, test facilities, and material handling systems.
• Specify and design equipment control systems (e.g., PLCs, vision systems, laser scanners, robotic welders, RFID tag systems).
• Design electrical power distribution for manufacturing machinery and facilities equipment; maintain arc flash protection program and distribution layouts.
• Prepare cost estimates and written specifications for equipment procurement and installation.
• Work in a cross-functional team to meet cost, quality, schedule, and safety objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Cost estimation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Technology

Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Position Description

• In this salaried bargaining unit UAW-represented position, the Electrical Engineer (internally known as a Plant Engineer) opportunity offers potential for individual growth and advancement in a dynamic, rapidly changing, team-based environment. This position is responsible for the planning, development, and coordination of engineering and construction activities with regard to facilities, utilities, layout of machines, equipment, workstations, test facilities, material handling and storage systems necessary for vehicle production. This position may entail specifying and/or design equipment control systems, including PLC's, vision systems, laser scanners, robotic welders, material handling systems and RFID tag systems. Specify and/or design electrical power distribution systems for manufacturing machinery and facilities equipment. Maintain arc flash protection program, distribution system single lines and distribution system layout.
• Good communication skills are essential in the preparation of cost estimates and written specifications for equipment procurement and installation.
• Previous experience in a team-based environment is beneficial.

  The successful candidate will possess the ability to achieve assigned objectives relative to cost, quality, schedule, and safety in a cross-functional team environment.

Position Requirements

The successful candidate will possess not only excellent communication and interpersonal skills but also a strong work ethic contributing to the team's success in meeting multiple objectives both efficiently and economically.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology (Electrical Engineering) or Associate's Degree in Engineering, Technology (Electrical Engineering). Preferred candidates will also have a minimum of 5 years of related experience.

A thorough knowledge of the following is required: plant layout, material handling and storage techniques, and equipment / systems installation and modification to include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, welding, painting, and metal preparation.

Experience in field work with the ability to determine conformance with plans and specifications is preferred.

The successful candidate will also be knowledgeable in OSHA / health and safety, environmental, and ergonomic standards.

Familiarity with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools are strongly desired.

Computer knowledge of CAD engineering layouts is beneficial.

Must be able to spend majority of time on manufacturing floor, significant time in outside and adverse weather conditions is occasionally required.

The successful candidate must be a U. S. citizen and be able to obtain secret level security clearance.