Electrical Engineer

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•South Gate, CA

About The Position

Position Summary: Under general supervision and with some latitude for unreviewed action, applies electrical theory and related knowledge to test and modify developmental or operational electrical machinery and electrical control equipment and circuitry by performing the following duties. You will apply applicable engineering knowledge from cumulation training and hands on experience to technical projects while and finding innovative and cost-effective means to improve safety, quality, and delivery. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned. In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of Company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives .

Requirements

Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical aptitude to understand and troubleshoot the machinery with which our control systems interface. Including: Pneumatic/Hydraulic Systems (Valves, Positioners & Feedback Devices)
Excellent communication skills verbal and written. Demonstrated ability to communicate with various levels of the organization.
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
3-5 years of experience in engineering in a manufacturing environment (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Prepares designs for new equipment for review; prepares designs for modifications to existing equipment as required.
Uses CAD software to document control designs through schematics, single line drawings and panel layouts.
Works closely with Maintenance and Production Departments to evaluate problems encountered with the equipment and to assist with the solutions required to resolve the problems.
Works in concert with plant Maintenance Supervisors to support and train plant maintenance electricians. Training includes scheduling, determining the content of each training session and providing information to conduct training sessions.
Directs and coordinates fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications
Assists in implementation of controls for new equipment and the upgrade of controls for existing equipment; also in the implementation of data collection projects.
Programs PLC and Human Machine Interface devices on Siemens S7, WINCC and Allen Bradley RS Logix, with RS View, at the direction of Electrical Engineers.
Troubleshoots equipment as requested by plant Maintenance Supervisors.
Interfaces with vendors to determine the best equipment to use to keep the company’s equipment at the forefront of technology.
Diagnoses cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and performs preventative and corrective maintenance.
Plans, directs, and records periodic electrical testing, and recommends or initiates modification or replacement of equipment which fails to meet acceptable operating standards.
Provides assistance to the Plant Engineer on major projects such as expansion of facilities, acquisition and installation of capital equipment, major repairs and overhauls, plant layout changes, and other related matters as directed.
Responsible to select, adapt and implement solutions to a wide range and variety of problems using logical and analytical engineering techniques that align with best practices.