Electrical Controls Engineer – Plant 4

This experienced Electrical Controls Engineer will be located in our Plant 4 Thermatech Operations in Whitehall, Michigan.

Job Roles

• Systems thinker–sees the business and its operation holistically; understands actions and reactions; considers multiple pathways of potential effect before decisions; thinks strategically about interventions with an eye toward scale
• Optimizer–constantly challenging the organization to work smarter; supports others to ensure they have what they need to do their work successfully
• Anticipation–looks ahead to minimize potential issues and maximize advantages; prepares others for what comes next
• Operational accelerator–drives continuous improvement; understands ramifications of automation and other advances; advocates for safety, ergonomics, and scalable solutions
• Organization and structure–works within existing structures while striving to improve and standardize them; provides accurate information; galvanizes others toward common goals
• Influence–leverages knowledge, relationship, data, and perspective to persuade, educate and navigate; gains buy in and adoption of ideas and practices at scale; interacts with a variety of stakeholders
• Data informed–focused on things that drive quantifiable business outcomes; evaluates based on quantitative feedback; knows and explains the “why” behind actions.
• Prioritized reaction–handles the unexpected without losing sight of important objectives; reacts where greatest leverage points exist
• Relationship–connects individually and with teams across shifts and practices; builds rapport and commonality; creates a “win together” ethic; serves as liaison between shop floor and engineering; keeps the pulse of the floor; helps people feel heard

Job Responsibilities

• Knowledge of facilities electrical distribution, thermal coating manufacturing process, titanium ingot manufacturing process, and the ability to handle technical issues
• Significant management and contractor interactions including design, costing, quoting, and executing electrical systems, control systems and automation upgrades
• Coordination, support, and installation of various electrical system projects
• Provide engineering support for projects designed and built both internally and externally
• Apply total productive maintenance (TPM) and continuous improvement principles to projects and equipment improvement needs
• HMI Programming and trouble shooting
• Source and trouble shoot Allen Bradley PLC & RSLogix programming software
• Utilize Rockwell Automation Factory Talk SCADA, Aveva / Wonderware SCADA
• Apply AutoCad electrical or Solid works to view and revise electrical prints
• Interact with automation and robot groups and provide support where needed
• Understand and apply NEC, NFPA 70E and NFPA 749 codes

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution
• A minimum of 3 years of previous electrical/programming experience in a manufacturing environment
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering in Electrical, EET, or Computer Eng discipline
• Previous electrical/programming experience in a manufacturing environment
• Facility Electrical Power distribution planning (12470Vac – 120Vac)
• Project PLC programming experience
• Project Management experience
• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Maintenance Management experience
• Continuous Process Improvement (i.e. Six Sigma Cert)
• HMI programming experience
• Experience with Rockwell Automation Allen Bradley PLC & RSLogix programming software
• Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA
• Experience with Rockwell Automation Factory Talk SCADA
• Experience with Aveva / Wonderware SCADA
• Knowledge of Electrical distribution systems for voltage below 600V
• Proficient user of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical or Solidworks Electrical
• Experience with industrial robots, Motoman or other
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E and NFPA 79 codes

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