Senior Electrical Engineer

Kimberlyclark; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark in Owensboro, KY seeks an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical initiatives for manufacturing assets. You will drive cross-functional projects, optimize control systems, and solve complex equipment problems to meet safety and performance goals.

The role requires a strong background with Rockwell/Modicon PLCs, HMIs, and industrial Ethernet networking, along with 7+ years in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited college.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Experience with manufacturing control systems, variable speed motor drives, and HMIs.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects with up to $10 million scope.
• Experience with Rockwell/Modicon PLCs and Ethernet networking.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical leadership for manufacturing asset management teams.
• Lead cross-functional teams on projects with a financial scope up to $10 million.
• Identify and resolve process and equipment problems.
• Develop and implement design, development and optimization of equipment and processes.
• Ensure safety and reliability of manufacturing systems.

Skills

Manufacturing control systems

Variable speed drives

HMI

Sensors

Automated inspection systems

Rockwell PLCs

Modicon PLCs

Ethernet networking

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

Modicon PLCs

Ethernet networking

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.

As a person, you’re a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

About You

In one of our manufacturing roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. Job responsibilities include:

• Day to day responsibilities include electrical leadership for manufacturing asset management teams.
• Be a recognized technical leader, possesses high standards of professional performance.
• Identify and resolve process and equipment problems
• Leading cross functional teams to support projects including Leading single or multiple product or process improvement projects with a financial scope of up to $10 million from conception to commercialization.
• Technical expertise and problem solving ability as well as technical resource development and initiate creative and practical designs which meet expectations.
• Strong dedication and support to manufacturing processes.
• Provide functional leadership and creativity in the initiation, design, development and optimization of converting and manufacturing equipment and processes to meet unit objectives.
• Develop knowledge and skills in leadership of the application of engineering principles, scientific analysis and project management.
• Carry out all job responsibilities in a safe manner.
• Develop equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies and guidelines. Provide for the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance and other personnel.
• Seek, recognize, define and solve problems/opportunities to achieve unit objectives. Identify complex technical issues to determine root cause. Explore, initiate, design, optimize and develop manufacturing and supporting processes.
• Assist in the development of others within the area of the incumbent’s expertise.

As an Electrical Engineer at Kimberly-Clark, you will initiate, design, develop, optimize and problem solve manufacturing processes in a manner that meets safety and performance expectations. The Electrical Engineer for this role will provide leadership and creativity in design, development, optimization and implementation of process control systems. This role is part of Kimberly-Clark’s investment in creating new jobs and expanding its capabilities to produce premium products that are essential to millions of lives around the world, and right here in Owensboro! It starts with YOU.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited College or University and 7 years or more of prior relevant experience
• Prior experience in technical or operational assignments and demonstrated leadership in achieving results.
• Strong experience with manufacturing control systems, variable speed motor drives; HMI (Human Machine Interfaces); sensors; automated inspection systems)
• A demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve project results within required timeframes
• Experience with Rockwell / Modicon PLCs
• Information Technology on Industrial Automation Systems - Ethernet networking design and troubleshooting

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

Total Benefits

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you.

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompassesthe experiences of our consumers.When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of local policies.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

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Salary Range: 105,740 – 130,620 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-KY-Owensboro

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time