Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer

SciTech Associates; Iowa (LA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Iowa is seeking a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer to oversee electrical engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 8 years of manufacturing experience. Responsibilities include coordinating projects, solving technical issues, and developing control solutions for process improvements. Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities are key. This position requires U.S. person status due to ITAR regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering at time of employment from an accredited institution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 8 years of experience in a manufacturing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all phases of assigned area electrical engineering projects.
• Lead and participate in problem-solving efforts with technical staff.
• Use PI Vision and Data Link to analyze process issues.
• Create and develop electrical control solutions.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell programming software

Microsoft Office Suite

PI Vision

Job description

About the job Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer

The Senior Staff Electrical Engineer will provide electrical engineering services to the company to safely meet the company's business plan by providing support to production, maintenance, and engineering. In this role, you will serve as a critical team member in the efficiency, output, and quality of our processes and will be responsible for electrical systems safely integrated with manufacturing, along with upgrades of existing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all phases of assigned area electrical engineering projects from concept, scope development, written specifications, bid solicitations, design, manufacturing, equipment commissioning, and project closure.
• Lead and participate in problem solving efforts with multi-discipline technical staff, maintenance and production.
• Use PI Vision and Data Link to analyze process issues and provide input to solve process problems.
• Create and develop electrical control solutions that will support process improvements and improve equipment reliability.
• Assist production and maintenance with equipment and process issues.
• PLC/HMI and controls redesign and upgrades of existing processes.
• Install and troubleshoot camera systems on industrial equipment.
• May mentor employees to increase their knowledge of equipment and process, when needed.
• While this position is a primarily day-shift position, off-hours support will be required as needed.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering at time of employment from an accredited institution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in a manufacturing facility.
• 5 years experience with PLCs, HMIs, AC/DC drives & motors and measuring devices.
• Proficiency with Rockwell programming software (i.e.: RS Logix and FactoryView).
• 3 years or more of experience in leading electrical projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Project programs.