ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Paycom - ATS; Salmons (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vybond Group, Inc. in Franklin, KY, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead CIP projects, troubleshoot equipment, and support production in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, and strong PLC/HMI/SCADA skills with AutoCAD proficiency. You will collaborate with in-house electrical engineers on automated lines and complex processing systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Electrical Engineering Discipline required.
• 3–5 years in Electrical Engineering process-based experience in manufacturing.
• Strong teamwork, people skills, and communications skills.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with and understanding of industrial machine controls including PLC, HMI screens, electrical drives & motors, photo eyes, prox switches, solenoid valves.
• Proficient with Auto CAD.
• Programming and configuration of control systems required.
• Proven experience in project execution is preferred.
• Knowledgeable in SCADA (i.e. Wonderware, Ignition, FactoryTalk) for historical data collection.
• Strong Siemens PLC & HMI experience, along with Allen-Bradley & Rockwell/AB, etc.

Responsibilities

• Execute CIP and provide electrical engineering services for projects led by others to improve safety, cost, productivity, quality, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot recurring equipment problems and implement long-term improvements.
• Support production in a factory environment using electrical engineering skills.
• Use creativity to generate improvement ideas and solutions that improve MEEF.
• Learn by experience working with robots, automated equipment, and complex processing lines.
• Work with in-house experienced electrical engineers to grow technical knowledge for more complex future work.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

AutoCAD

SCADA systems

Electrical drives & motors

Troubleshooting

Teamwork/communication

Problem solving

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Computer Engineering

BS in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Wonderware/SCADA packages

Rockwell/AB PLCs

Job description

Vybond is a global market leader in pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes, delivering innovative solutions to a variety of industrial and specialty markets. Headquartered in Franklin, KY, with facilities in Riverhead, NY, and Bristol, RI, Vybond Group, Inc. manufactures specialty foil, film, and duct tapes and adhesives. With over 1,500 specialty SKUs spanning 500+ product families, Vybond serves 1,500+ customers across the HVAC, building and construction, industrial, retail, medical, aerospace, automotive, and other specialty industries.Job Summary: To foster an environment of learning and application. Our commitment is to provide you with a real-life, meaningful experience where you will manage projects from start to finish.Key Responsibilities1. Execute Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP) and provide Electrical Engineering services for projects lead by others to:a. Improve safetyb. Reduce cost by improving productivity and reducing wastec. Improve product qualityd. Improve equipment reliability2. Troubleshoot reoccurring equipment problems and implement long term improvements3. Support production in a factory environment using electrical engineering skills4. Use creativity to generate improvement ideas and solutions to problems that improves MEEF.5. Learn by experience working with robots, automated equipment, and complex processing lines6. Work with in-house experienced electrical engineers to grow technical knowledge for more complex future workOther Responsibilities:1. Perform additional responsibilities as needed.Qualifications:1. Bachelor of Science in an Electrical Engineering Discipline (BS Electrical Engineering, BS Computer Engineering, or BS Electrical Engineering Technology required)2. 3 to 5 years in Electrical Engineering process-based experience in manufacturing3. Strong teamwork, people skills, and communications skills4. Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills5. Experience with and understanding of industrial machine controls including PLC, HMI screens, electrical drives & motors, photo eyes, prox switches, solenoid valves6. Proficient with Auto CAD7. Programming and configuration of control systems required.8. Proven experience in project execution is preferred.9. Knowledgeable in SCADA (i.e. Wonderware, Ignition, FactoryTalk) for historical data collection.10. Strong Siemens PLC & HMI experience, along with Allen-Bradley & Rockwell/AB,etc.PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF JOB:Standing: (Frequent) Employee must be able to stand to complete various duties associated with essential job functions such as leading trainings, overseeing plant functions and maintaining a neat and organized workspace.Walking: (Frequent) Employee must be able to walk to complete various duties associated with essential job functions such as leading trainings, overseeing plant functions and maintaining a neat and organized workspace.Sitting: (Constant) Employee must be able to sit to complete various duties associated with essential job functions such as operating computer and communicating via phone.Lifting: (Occasional) Employee must be able to lift up to 10 pounds from floor to waist level of 36 inches to complete various duties associated with essential job functions such as placing paper into copier tray.Carrying: (Occasional) Employee must be able to complete front or side carries of copy paper weighing up to 10 pounds for distances up to 15 feet.Pushing/Pulling: (Occasional) Employee must be able to generate push force and pull force of 30 pounds to complete various duties associated with essential job functions such as maintaining an organized and clean workspace.Forward Bending: (Occasional) Employee must be able to attain/maintain a forward flexed position of up to 60 degrees to complete various duties associated with essential job functions such as loading paper into copier tray and maintaining an organized and clean workspace.Trunk Rotation: (Occasional) Employee must be able to rotate their trunk/torso left-right in a standing and seated position to complete various duties associated with essential job functions such as working at desk and maintaining an organized and clean workspace.Reaching: (Frequent) Employee must be able to forward reach to a shoulder level of up to 48 inches to complete various duties associated with essential job functions such as entering data into computer, answering phones and maintaining an organized and clean workspace.Manipulating/Handling/Gripping: (Occasional) Employee must be able complete gripping, pinching and manipulation of various pieces of equipment to complete various duties associated with essential job functions such as entering data into computer, answering phones and maintaining an organized and clean workspace. A grip force of 30 pounds is necessary for the completion of tasks.Climbing: (Never)Kneeling: (Never)Crouching: (Never)Crawling: (Never)Squatting: (Occasional) Employee must be able to squat to complete various duties associated with essential job functions such as filing documents, placing paper into copier tray and maintaining an organized and clean workspace.Postural Balancing: (Occasional) Employee must be able to maintain both static and dynamic standing balance to complete various duties associated with essential job functions such as leading trainings, overseeing plant functions and maintaining a neat and organized workspace.WORK LEVEL:Light Work (Level 2) as defined by the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.SIGNIFICANT WORKSITE MEASUREMENTS:Tools: weighing up to 1 pounds.Materials: weighing up to 10 pounds.Steps/Ladders: up to 7-12-inch step/rung heights.TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM JOB:Computer, pen, paper, phone, copier, fax machine