Electrical Engineer (Controls)

Cardinal Glass Industries; Town of Spring Green (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Green AG in Wisconsin is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design equipment and control systems for our glass industry projects. You will participate in cross-functional teams to assess feasibility, cost, and maintainability while researching components and processes to meet requirements.

The role involves programming software for machines, ensuring installations meet specifications, and contributing to safety and process improvements on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Electrical controls experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design equipment to meet customer specifications.
• Participate in project teams to analyze design proposals, specifications and data to evaluate feasibility, cost and maintenance requirements.
• Research and evaluate electrical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements.
• Use software to write programs that operate machines.
• Observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and safety standards.
• Investigate equipment failures and diagnose causes, providing corrective actions.
• Communicate technical direction to ensure equipment is installed and functioning per specs.

Skills

Organized

Effective communication

Detail oriented

Dependable

Team player

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Analytical thinking

Abstract thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Spring Green AG
Spring Green, Village of, WI 53588, USA

• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ELECT003933

Description

*At this time, we are not considering candidates who require sponsorship.*

Join us in designing innovative equipment for the glass industry that creates a lasting impact. Our electrical engineers oversee every phase of control system design and programming. This project-based position is technically challenging and dynamic, with some travel involved.

Essential Functions:

Design Equipment to meet specifications and needs of customer.

• Participate in project teams to analyze design proposals, specifications and other data to evaluate feasibility, cost and maintenance requirements of design or specifications.
• Research and evaluate electrical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements.
• Use software to write programs that operate machines.

Oversee and Support Equipment Production.

• Observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose the cause(s) and make recommendations and/or correct deficiencies.
• Serve as point of contact and provide technical direction to ensure equipment is installed and functioning according to specifications.

Continuously work to improve equipment.

• Collect and review equipment data to determine operating efficiency.
• Recommend design modifications to eliminate equipment or system malfunctions.
• Evaluate alternate designs and processing methods for feasibility, operating effects and necessity of modification.

Continuously perform your job safely.

• Know and comply with safety policies, standards and procedures that apply to your position.
• Accept responsibility for your behavior and actions.
• Actively participate in safety training and safety meetings.
• Do not knowingly commit unsafe acts.
• Know and manage your personal limitations.
• Assess job hazards before beginning work and plan accordingly so the work can be performed safely.
• Continuously monitor conditions that affect your ability to perform your work safely.
• Use the correct tools and use them safely.
• Maintain good housekeeping in your work area.
• Do not allow job pressures to affect your ability to safely perform your job.

Skills Needed:

• Organized
• Effective communication (written and oral)
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in challenging situations
• Detail oriented
• Dependable; able to accept responsibility for his/her actions
• Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Strong ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate
• Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information
• Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain professional appearance and conduct, exhibiting a respectful and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Follow company procedures and protocols.
• Assist in other areas as needed.
• Accept more challenging assignments as experience and knowledge allows.
• Train others to help them gain knowledge in your strength areas.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Experience

Preferred

Electrical Controls experience preferred

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