Lead Electrical Engineer

Kimberlyclark; Jenks (OK); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark USA, LLC in Jenks, Oklahoma, is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to lead design, research, and capital project management across North America for tissue machines and converting equipment. Responsibilities include detailed engineering design, scope definition, budget control, OEM coordination, bid package development, construction support, and startup.

The role requires a bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related field and 4 years of experience in mill, production, or R&E

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field plus 4 years in mill/production/R&E.
• Experience with manufacturing control systems including Rockwell programming, drives and PLC logic.
• Knowledge of tissue manufacturing processes and converting operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, research, and capital project management for tissue mills and converting lines.
• Develop scope, budgets, and vendor coordination for projects up to $10 million.
• Implement and optimize DCS/ PLC-based controls and machine drive systems.
• Ensure safety and reliability of equipment and processes from conception to startup.
• Provide guidance and develop others within the area of expertise.

Skills

Project management

Rockwell programming

AC drives

Servo drives

PLC logic

Tissue manufacturing

Distributed control

Motion control

Operator interface visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell Automation

PLC programming

DCS/ PLC-based controls

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Kimberly-Clark USA, LLC

Lead Electrical Engineer

Lead Electrical Engineer positions offered by Kimberly-Clark USA, LLC (Jenks, Oklahoma). This role leads and supports the design, research and capital project management initiatives across North America for tissue machines, converting equipment, and mill utility systems, including detailed engineering design, scope definition, budget development and control, OEM/vendor coordination, bid package development and evaluation, construction support, commissioning, and startup. The position applies advanced knowledge of tissue manufacturing processes and electrical engineering to design, specify, and integrate complex systems such as DCS/ PLC-based controls, machine drives, QCS systems, web handling controls, and automated converting lines. Lead single or multiple product or process improvement projects with a financial scope of up to $10 million from conception through commercialization. Provide leadership and creativity in the initiation of design, development, and optimization of tissue and/or towel converting and manufacturing equipment and processes to meet unit objectives. Develop knowledge and skills of the application of engineering principles, scientific analysis, and project management. Develop equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies and guidelines. Provide for the safety and well being of operators, maintenance, and other personnel. Identify complex technical issues and provide necessary solutions to eliminate root cause. Assist in the development of others within the area of expertise.

Requires a bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Control Engineering, or a related field and 4 years of experience working in a mill, production, or staff R&E environment.

Must have 4 years of experience in each of the following:

• Performing project management.
• Working with manufacturing control systems, including Rockwell programming, AC Drives, Servo Drives, and PLC logic.
• Working with paper manufacturing, including tissue machine or converting operations, stock preparation, waste water, chemical handling, and utilities.
• Designing and optimizing tissue converting processes, including unwinding, rewinding, calendaring, coating, folding, cutting, conveying, wrapping, bundling, cartoning, case-packing, and palletizing.
• Automating processes in distributed control applications, including control loops.
• Performing electrical engineering in the following areas:

• Sectionalized drive control and the regulation of coordinated sections involving various control schemes.
• Servo-based motion control for position and velocity; and
• Visualization applications for operator interface displays.

Position reports to Jenks, OK office. Telecommuting permitted in accordance with company policy, but must live within commuting distance of stated office.

Must be willing to travel domestically 30%.

Experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently.

Salary Range: 128,000 – 128,000 USD

Salary Range: – USDAt Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

Primary Location

USA-OK-Jenks

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time