Electrical Manufacturing Engineer

kaisercareers; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Aluminum in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking an Electrical Manufacturing Engineer to optimize highly automated manufacturing equipment, visual systems, automation, and advanced process control. The role develops, plans, and leads reliability and improvement projects across our aluminum casting and extrusion plant.

Responsibilities include providing technical support to Operations and Maintenance, leading cross-functional improvements, and mentoring staff to enhance equipment knowledge and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing operation experience.
• Proficient with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and servo motors/drives.
• Robot programming experience, preferably Fanuc.
• Strong data analysis to identify and measure improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional process improvements.
• Document all technical work thoroughly.
• Lead reliability and Six Sigma projects where applicable.
• Mentor employees to grow equipment/process knowledge.
• Support plant safety initiatives and industrial electrical systems.
• Work on hands-on projects from conception to completion.
• Eliminate waste through reliability improvements.

Skills

Factory troubleshooting

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Low supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC (ControlLogix 5000)

Allen-Bradley HMI (ME/SE)

Allen-Bradley motors/drives

Fanuc robot programming

AutoCAD Electrical

Industrial networking

Job description

The Electrical Manufacturing Engineer provides technical expertise tooptimize highly automated manufacturingequipment and processesthrough visual systems, automation, and advanced levels of process control. The role also develops, plans, organizes, and leads reliability, and improvement projects in the plant. This position provides technical support to Operations and the Maintenance team at our Kalamazoo Michigan aluminum casting and extrusion plant.

What you will work on:

• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance as necessary
• Combine theoretical and practical knowledge toward innovation of new processes and process improvements.
• Work independently on smaller projects from conception to completion. This work will include "hands-on" type projects
• Work in cross-functional teams to support business goals and objectives
• Thoroughly document all technical work that is completed
• Function as a shared resource within the production value streams for assistance in difficult problem solving
• Lead and/or contribute to continuous improvement and six sigma project teams
• Support plant safety initiatives through active involvement in the safety process
• Support and lead plant industrial electrical systems
• Leading and participating in process improvements with multi-discipline technical staff, maintenance and production.
• Mentoring employees to increase their knowledge of equipment and process.
• Working to eliminate waste through reliability improvements and monitoring processes, ensuring they are in control and meeting expectations.

What you will bring to the role:

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related technical degree, is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing operation.
• High level of competency with Allen-Bradley PLC (Control Logix 5000), HMI (Allen Bradley ME and SE), and Allen-Bradley motors/drives.
• Robot programming experience - preferably Fanuc.
• Ability to analyze data to define problems, determine solutions, and measure successful implementation of solutions.

Other skills:

• Excellent equipment troubleshooting abilities is essential.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and organization skills.
• PC proficiency including, but not limited to, the use of Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Solid interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication.
• Proven ability to work in a low supervision environment while successfully meeting goals.
• Willingness to work around large manufacturing equipment and furnaces.
• Experiencewith technical projects/initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong PC skills, including Windows, Word, Excel, various data collection and analysis packages.
• Proven ability to work in teams.
• Robotics experience is a plus.
• AutoCAD Electrical.
• Industrial networking.

No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered based on job-related qualifications and abilities. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

About Kaiser Aluminum: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing an inclusive culture.