Electrical Engineer - Automotive Glass

Pilkington North America Inc.; Shelbyville (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Company paid holidays

Paid vacations

Education assistance

Job summary

Pilkington North America Inc. seeks an electrical engineering professional for a full-time position at the Shelbyville, IN facility. You will work on automated manufacturing systems, PLCs, robots, HMIs and drives across shifts to support a 24/7 operation.

The role emphasizes safety, project execution, and hands-on troubleshooting on the plant floor. Qualifications include an Electrical Engineering or related degree, AutoCAD proficiency, and 3–5 years of manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree required.
• CAD drawing capabilities – AutoCAD.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• 3–5 years electrical engineering experience in manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain a safe working environment on the Shelbyville floor.
• Support automated manufacturing systems including PLCs, PCs, servos, robots, HMIs, and drives.
• Coordinate electrical activities to meet timing, quality and cost targets.
• Design, cost and implement equipment and process improvements from concept to completion.
• Supervise contractors and vendors and train plant personnel as required.

Skills

PLC Programming

Troubleshooting

Robotics Programming

Education

Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

This position is based full-time at the Shelbyville, IN manufacturing facility, with regular presence required on the production floor across all shifts, including periodic off-shift, weekend, and holiday coverage to support a 24/7 operation. The plant environment includes exposure to manufacturing conditions typical of automotive glass processing, including heat (tempering/furnace areas), noise, glass handling, forklift and overhead crane traffic, and use of personal protective equipment (safety glasses, hearing protection, cut-resistant gloves, steel-toed footwear) in designated areas. The role requires the physical ability to walk, stand, and move throughout the facility for extended periods, climb stairs/platforms, and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. Office time is spent in a standard plant administration setting.

Our Culture:

At NSG Group, collaboration sits at the heart of how we work. We strive for excellence in everything we do, empowering our colleagues to deliver quality and innovation while being given the support to find balance. From sharing expertise with our global colleagues to celebrating team successes, we create an environment where everyone can succeed. This strong, supportive culture drives progress and reinforces our position as a global leader in glass.

Essential Functions:

• Provide and support a safe working environment for all employees in Shelbyville.
• Provide and support safe, reliable, ergonomic systems and machines.
• High level knowledge and support of Automated manufacturing systems, to include PLC’s, PC’s, Servo’s, Robots, HMI’s, AC/DC Drives.
• Ensure equipment and layouts are compliant with current OSHA and RIA guidelines, local and national electrical codes.
• Write detailed technical specifications for projects, equipment, and processes.
• Resource management and support for maintenance personnel and vendors
• System/Project design, costing and implementation from concept to completion to include capital improvement programs
• Coordinate all project controls/electrical activities to ensure that project timing, quality, and cost targets are attained.
• Supervise and/or direct contractors, suppliers, or other technical people as required.
• Perform hands‑on programming/debug/troubleshooting of numerous types of automation equipment.
• Conduct equipment training for plant or other personnel as required.
• Act at times as overall project manager on highly automated/high controls-content projects.
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Passion for Excellence – Taking responsibility and ownership for achieving results and objectives while demonstrating a sense of urgency, drive and personal commitment.
• Innovation & Change – Open to change and actively interested in new developments, technology and emerging market trends while inspiring and generating innovative ideas and solution to enhance business results.
• Influential - Conveys information and ideas to others while building rapport and making a positive and credible impact thru active listening skills and taking interest in the views and ideas of others and ensures proposals address others’ needs and priorities.

Qualifications Required:

• Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology degree
• CAD drawing capabilities – AutoCAD
• PLC Programming and Troubleshooting
• 3 - 5 years Electrical Engineering Experience in Manufacturing environment

Qualifications Desired:

• Robotics Programming and troubleshooting – ABB and Fanuc
• CAD drawing capabilities – AutoCAD and Eplan
• Code understanding to include NEC, NFPA70 and OSHA
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting – Allen Bradley and Texas Instruments
• Motion Control programming and troubleshooting
• Problem Solving skills, motors & controls, and strong computer and network skills.

Salary Range depending on experience - $100,000+

Core Hours: Day Shift hours - flexible AM start time - Monday/Friday

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance.

The Salary Range posted represents Pilkington North America’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of the posting. Individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, etc.

NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.

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