Electrical Engineer

Intertape Polymer Group • Marysville, MI

330d

About The Position

Join the IPG Team! Are you ready to elevate your career? At IPG, we are more than just a global leader in packaging and protective solutions-we are a community that values safety, people, passion, integrity, performance, and teamwork. From tapes and films to packaging and protective products, as well as engineered coated materials and advanced packaging machinery, we develop innovative solutions that protect the world. Now, we are expanding our global team and looking for talented individuals like you! Position Description Title: R D Electrical Engineer Position Purpose: responsible for supporting the development, transition, and integration of new products and new process platforms from R D into the production manufacturing process with a focus on electronics. The R D Electrical Engineer will be supporting the operation of the pilot laboratories, assisting in the design and fabrication of tape application test equipment, and the specification and maintenance of a wide variety of R D laboratory equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering degree
• Innovative, organized self-starter with good problem-solving skills
• Collaborative interpersonal style with experience in leading project teams
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with PLC and HMI troubleshooting and programming, preferred
• Two or more years of experience in paper-making, coating or converting industries, preferred
• Proven project management leader, preferred

Responsibilities

• Comply with best laboratory practices, including safety and environmental regulations
• Actively support all safety programs and initiatives
• Provide day to day electrical support for all R D equipment
• Hands on installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of pilot process equipment, including HMI, PLC, and VFD programming
• Author clear, concise interpretive reports, memos, one-line drawings, and work instructions
• Create, modify, and optimize designs with 2D and 3D CAD and simulation software
• Assess new technology and equipment purchases, make recommendations, and execute plans
• Conduct safety audits and Process Hazard Analyses (PHA)
• Utilize project management skills to define, plan, schedule, and control the tasks that must be completed to reach project goals
• Participate on various R D and multi-disciplinary teams, cross training, and supporting all R D process technology
• Provide engineering support in the design of new application test methods / devices
• Participate on 5S Teams
• Ability to work with a union and facilitate teamwork, open communication, and compliance to the current collective bargaining agreement

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Company paid benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree