Electrical Engineer

Knauf North America; Inwood (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Knauf Insulation North America is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to design, develop, test, and support plant automation and electrical equipment. You will program controls, troubleshoot, and help install and maintain electrical systems across manufacturing facilities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and at least five years of PLC programming experience in an industrial setting, with strong collaboration with engineers and contractors to meet budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum five years’ Electrical Engineering experience in Industrial Manufacturing/Integrator/O.E.M. facility.
• Minimum five years’ PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

• Program and troubleshoot the plant's Process Control system (SCADA & data servers).
• Coordinate with Process Engineers to support improved process control and data reporting.
• Oversee new plant projects and upgrades from design to completion within budget and timeline.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Power distribution

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

PanelView

Rockwell Automation software

Job description

Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.
We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.
Our benefits go beyond just providing coverage.
We’re committed to the whole you – your health, wealth, peace of mind, self and community.
Our benefits include:

• Free near-site Health Care Facility
• Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
• Virtual Medical Services
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% contribution and fully vested day one)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid family leave
• Company provided Salary Continuance (Short-term Disability)
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plus, more!

About the Role:

As an Electrical Project Engineer, you will design, develop, and test all aspects of plant automation, electrical equipment, and machinery. Apply your knowledge of engineering principles to design machine controls. Be involved in installation, programming, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment. Provide technical support to plant staff and contractors. Review plans and other technical documents, determines scope and/or timing of the project, and monitors costs and project progress. Develop cost estimates and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Program and troubleshoot the plant's Process Control system, including Scada and data servers
• Coordinate with Process Engineers and other plant personnel to support their needs for improved process control, data reporting, etc.
• Oversee new plant projects and upgrade/redesign of existing equipment from design/specification through completion; this includes but is not limited to developing scopes of work, requesting quotes, writing purchase orders, coordinating internal and external project team members, monitoring, and adhering to the budget and timeline, etc.
• Manage and maintain the plant's power distribution system
• Make the pursuit of technology a priority to improve safety, product quality, plant profitability and operating efficiency; reduce scrap; lower maintenance costs; etc.
• Support Maintenance with expert level electrical troubleshooting as needed

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years’ Electrical Engineering experience in an Industrial Manufacturing/Integrator Engineering/O.E.M. facility
• Minimum five (5) years’ current PLC programming and troubleshooting experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Plant power distribution systems, programmable logic controllers (Allen Bradley & Rockwell required), and electric motor controls
• Knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting (PanelView & Rockwell Automation software required)
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models
• Variable frequency drives
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with vendors and contractors
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics
• Computer skills in a MS Windows Environment; proficient in PowerPoint, Word and Excel

It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.