Electrical Engineer

Position: Electrical Engineer (38276)
Summary/Objective:
The Electrical Engineer is responsible for partnering with other members of the Engineering team to use his/her knowledge and expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining electrical control systems, machinery, and equipment to ensure the Company is leading-edge in the marketplace.

Specific Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Managing the manufacturing process for new electrical equipment, using design software to produce schematics, and overseeing installation processes.

• Develops new products; works on how to improve existing products, and participates in the design and development of supplementary processes or equipment and in trouble shooting existing processes and equipment.

• Asseses/Tests and maintains electrical equipment; constructs complex electrical and electronic appliances from wiring diagrams.

• Possesses a programming capability in PLC or equivalent software for machine control and communication among machine, HMI, and other components.

• Works with state and federal agencies to ensure compliance with EPA and OSHA regulations with regards to equipment installations and/or other facility processes; ensures projects meet legal requirements, environmental directives, and health and safety requirements.

• Maintains an awareness of external product and process technology, including those of competitors, through external networks (i.e., academia, suppliers, customers, research institutes, etc.), literature study, technical meetings, and conferences; incorporates this information into the development of new products.

• Evaluates capability of current manufacturing technologies, equipment, processes, and practices.

• Identifies areas of opportunity to ensure the Company remains competitive within the marketplace.

• Supports any efforts to maintain high-quality standards as defined by BRC and other plant-wide initiatives to help the parent-company, local company, and the department.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies and Qualifications:

• Safety and Compliance:
Consistently demonstrates "safety first" mindset, adheres to company safety and security policies and dedicated to employee safety and well-being.

• Decision Making:
Exercises independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance in a face paced environment.

• Direction Setting:
Possesses strong project management and organizational skills, including excellent written and verbal communication skills, to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-oriented environment.

• Teamwork:
Demonstrates strong listening skills; values and respects others' ideas and contributions

• Customer Focus:
Possesses excellent interpersonal skills which are needed to establish and maintain an influential relationship with other key decision makers in the Company.

• Execution:
Ability to focus on goals, metrics, and results. Takes ownership and accountability for self and department. Uses resources efficiently, effectively, and timely.

• Innovation:
Must demonstrate an open and growth mindset, embracing change, stepping out of comfort zone, and applies creativity in generating ideas and solutions.

• Analytical:
Ability to approach troubleshooting, project development and business performance analytically.

• Dependability:
Regular reliable attendance and demonstrates strong work ethic.

Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field with 10+ years of relevant manufacturing experience,

OR

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant manufacturing experience

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand for long periods

• Able to move and lift to 50 lbs.

• Able to reach and bend

Travel Required:

• Ability to travel 10-15% foreign and domestic

Other duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.