Automation/Electrical Engineer III | Cottage Grove, MN

Andersen Corporation•Cottage Grove, MN

36d•$99,000 - $153,000

About The Position

Renewal by Andersen is a pioneer in the window and door industry, and innovation is a huge part of who we are. Renewal by Andersen Signature Service combines the perfect combination of the best people in the industry, a superior process, and an exclusive product. As such, we take great care in building a team of skilled, passionate Difference Makers, caring for our team members' personal and professional growth, and celebrating our differences. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where all people feel respected, valued, and driven to realize their full potential. We always have opportunities for our team members to give back to the causes they're most passionate about, and as an Energy Star Partner of the Year for many years, Renewal by Andersen is committed to environmental health and sustainability. If you want to be a Difference Maker, Renewal by Andersen is the place for you. PURPOSE: This position is responsible for providing electrical engineering expertise within the Renewal by Andersen (RbA) Operations Engineering team supporting business growth projects. The key focus is to enable and support employees to deliver strong project results, on-time and within budget, to meet the strategic initiatives of RbA during unprecedented growth. The ideal candidate for this position is an innovative thinker and has a passion for operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering or related 4-year degree
7+ years of engineering experience preferred with automation systems background
Understands and applies methodologies associated with project planning and experience working with collaborative, cross functional teams
Strong aptitude in problem solving using analytical tools and making process improvements
Communicate effectively through written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills
Ability to effectively apply acquired knowledge and skills to a variety of assignments within a moderate range of technical difficulty
Strong experience in building and maintaining relationships
Experience with basic electrical components such as sensors, motors, indicators, circuit protection, etc.
Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix), motion/servos (Kinetix), variable speed drives (PowerFlex)
Visualization/operator interfaces (PanelView, FactoryTalk View Studio ME and/or SE)
Experience reading electrical schematics
Knowledge or experience with AutoCAD or Mechanical Desktop
Proficient in safety system design & troubleshooting; understanding of safety categories
Proficient in safe work methods (lock out tag out, arc flash)
Design and test basic safety and control systems using relays, PLC/HMI programming, VFDs and/or servo motion
Travel requirements up to 20% within the US with possible occasional international locations, primary location is Cottage Grove, MN.

Nice To Haves

Experience with robotics (preferably Fanuc)
Experience with CNC's
Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Knowledge of UL508A industrial control panels & NFPA79

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and lead technical aspects of large-scale assignments to successful conclusion.
Provide recommendations regarding the viability of developed design solutions that relate to new or current processes.
Lead and/or support project teams on the successful commercialization and start-up of new equipment and processes.
Interface with design, product engineering, supply chain, and other business partners on the design for manufacturability, process capability of new product or extensions.
Provide recommendations regarding the viability of developed design solutions that relate to new or current processes.
Participate in cross-functional team meetings, kaizens, and Process System Design events.
Partner with the Safety group to ensure all new or modified processes meet or exceed corporate safety requirements.
Create training tools, documents and standard operating procedures for automation processes ensuring consistent manufacturability.
Troubleshoot advanced automated systems