Electrical Engineer

Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 6am – 4pm

The Imagine Group is recruiting for an Electrical Engineer on behalf of our client, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-performance copper and copper-alloy materials in Buffalo, NY
, supporting a wide range of industries including automotive, electronics, and energy. The organization operates advanced production facilities that manufacture strips, sheets, and other semi-finished metal products used in electrical components, heat exchangers, and industrial applications. Known for its focus on innovation and sustainable manufacturing, the company partners with customers to deliver reliable materials that support modern infrastructure and emerging technologies.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and improving electrical systems that support manufacturing equipment and plant operations. You will troubleshoot electrical and control system issues, support equipment upgrades, and implement solutions that enhance reliability, safety, and production efficiency. Additionally, you will collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to optimize automation systems and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Analyze recurring equipment problems, recommend and implement long-term solutions to increase plant productivity and efficiency.
• Duties include planning, scheduling, design, supervision, implementation, commissioning, and creating/modifying documentation and drawings of electrical/electronic projects on a small/medium scale.
• Maintain and enhance plant electrical/electronic schematics and literature to provide sufficient technical resources of information and minimize electrical/electronic breakdown time.
• Maintain system software backups and system documentation.
• Instruct peers on updated troubleshooting techniques and attend pertinent training programs and seminars to acquire state-of-the-art knowledge of electrical/electronic industrial systems.
• Maintain spare parts and test equipment to ensure effective maintenance and repair of all plant electrical/electronic equipment.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to company policies. Promote a climate of positive labor relations by adhering to the labor contract.
• Participate in continuous improvement of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, 9001, IATF 16949 programs and procedures through active participation in the near miss program.
• Handles containerizing and labeling universal wastes including batteries and lamps, as well as spent aerosol cans (HW).

• BS/BT degree in Electrical Engineering
• Two (2) years of industrial experience, including PLC, AC/DC drives, industrial instrumentation, motor controls experience required;
  Five (5) years industrial experience preferred