Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

KHS is a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG. As one of the world's leading manufacturers of filling and packaging systems for beverages and liquid food we are a world-class player. Our customers have trusted in our passionate pioneering spirit and first-class technologies for over 150 years. However, we can only remain world class if we continue to find new employees who make just as high demands of themselves and the quality of their work as our customers make of us  you one of them?

The primary job function of the Electrical Engineer is to plan and design packaging and processing equipment and support equipment with respect to electrical, electronics, pneumatic systems, pc hardware, software and writing operating programs. This individual will interact with other technical specialists and engineers to assure that the equipment meets the customer's needs and that the equipment also meets federal, state and local regulatory guidelines.

• Researches, designs, evaluates electrical/electronic equipment, processes and systems applying knowledge of engineering principles.
• Specify components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Provides technical assistance and support to manufacturing, sales, service purchasing as directed.
• Conducts in-house QC and checkout of equipment prior to shipment.
• Reads, interprets blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, process flow diagrams and computer generated reports.
• Analyzing data and providing effective and efficient solutions.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis, recommend and implement changes as directed.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
• Experience ranging from early career (1+ year, pre- or post-graduate) to seasoned professionals (7+ years) in an FDA-regulated food, beverage, chemical, or industrial packaging/processing design environment preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency or mastery of the following applications:
  Microsoft Office, ERP (preferably SAP), Auto Cad, Solidworks or equivalent CADD applications, RSLogix5, 500 & 5000, (SIEMENS S7 and Modicon a plus), RSView Studio ME/SE, RSView
  32, Intellution FIX
  32 & iFIX, Wonderware and Panel builder.
• Knowledge of motion control and industrial networks: i.e. Ethernet I/P, Device Net, Control Net and Profibus.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance offered at 30 days of employment
• Generous Educational Reimbursement program
• Company sponsored Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
• 401K with Company Match