Reliability Engineer - Ti - Reliability Engineering

Sylvamo Corporation; Town of Ticonderoga (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

401k match

Health/dental plans

Disability & Life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sylvamo Corporation is seeking an Electrical Engineer for its Ticonderoga, NY mill. You will apply engineering skills to reduce downtime, analyze data, and lead process improvements in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering and 3–5 years of experience; internship or co-op considered advantageous. You’ll collaborate with maintenance, operators and engineers to support safe, cost-efficient operations and tell project stories with clear reports.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience; manufacturing internship or co-op is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to communicate clearly with teams.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering skills to reduce downtime and operating costs.
• Perform calculations, investigations and assigned tasks.
• Collaborate with senior engineers for follow-up on defined problems.
• Prepare reports, charts, layouts and summaries to communicate progress.
• Plan and execute process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
• Troubleshoot electrical/engineering issues in power distribution, drives, PLCs, and controls.
• Use data analysis tools to drive critical decisions and energy savings projects.
• Coordinate with maintenance, operators and engineers; train technicians on new skills.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

At Sylvamo, we’re a team on a mission. Joining us, you’ll be helping to sustain forests and renew ecosystems, while delivering on the promise of paper to educate, communicate and entertain the world.

Come grow with us!

Sylvamo’s Ticonderoga, NY Mill is located on the shores of Lake Champlain. In operation since 1971, the mill produces high end printing and technical papers harvested from Adirondack and Vermont forests. We employ over 600 dedicated employees focused on safety, environment, quality and production.

What we offer:

• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Choice of medical and dental plans to meet your needs
• Quarterly gainsharing bonus (2-8% of quarterly earnings dependent on mill’s performance)
• Short and long term disability plans as well as voluntary insurance options
• Life insurance
• Holiday and vacation pay
• 401k employer match and retirement savings plan

Responsibilities may require engineers to:

• utilize engineering skills to solve problems and create solutions to equipment downtime and operating costs as well as engineering for equipment modifications and new equipment installations;
• perform basic engineering, calculations, investigations and tasks assigned;
• collaborate with more experienced engineers to provide follow-up and engineering assistance on defined problems;
• prepare or assist in preparing reports, graphs, planning layouts and summaries designed to communicate project progress or results
• plan and execute process improvements;
• troubleshoot process and/or equipment issues, involving equipment for power generation, electrical power distribution, equipment drives, PLCs, and distributed controls;
• use various computer systems and tools to perform data analysis to make critical data-driven decisions;
• investigate and implement energy and cost saving projects;
• work closely with maintenance technicians, operators and other engineers;
• give presentations to mill management about project recommendations;
• develop training materials and train maintenance technicians on new skills;
• coordinate shutdown of equipment and operations; and similar work;
• learn and utilize Lean/Six Sigma tools to improve process/reduce costs.
• Coordinate and oversee electrical contractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with mill standards.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience. Manufacturing internship and/or co-op experience a plus.
• Desire to work in manufacturing setting.
• Preference for manufacturing management career path.
• Highly motivated, results-driven individual who can also perform well in a team setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Permanent authorization to work in U.S.

Sylvamo partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Sylvamo is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off and paid holidays per year.

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Sylvamo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.