Electrical Engineering Technician

MUNDET TENNESSEE INC•Surgoinsville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibilities of the Electrical Engineering Technician are to install, maintain, and repair the assets and facilities of Mundet Inc. to ensure productivity in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. This role involves adhering to all OSHA standards, regulatory/company health and safety rules, and GMP/BRC housekeeping standards. The technician will be responsible for completing maintenance work orders, debugging and repairing electrical/electronic issues with process equipment, and maintaining software and drawing backups. They will also collaborate with the production team to ensure efficient equipment operation and assist in sourcing replacement spare parts. Additionally, the role supports engineering with CAPEX projects, equipment installations, electrical panel builds, equipment improvements, and automation builds, while also collaborating to reduce facility energy use and performing major overhauls of PLC/HMI/Drive systems.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
Minimum 2 years’ experience with programmable logic controllers and equipment controls.
Experience with control communication protocol and machine networking including laptop connection for troubleshooting.
PLC and HMI debug and repair.
AC/DC drive and control system debug and repair.
Electro-mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical system debug and repair.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Must be able to work independently and function effectively with minimal supervision.
Ability to manage tasks, adhere to schedules, and organize effectively.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, vendors, and management.
Possess skills to communicate in a professional manner with all levels of employees and management.
Ability to operate lift/fork trucks, hand trucks, and any other equipment designed for maneuvering materials through production facility.
Knowledge of NEC and OSHA guidelines related to safety.
Basic knowledge of applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental management systems.
Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or computer-based work order and preventative maintenance software.
All other tasks or duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ISO and BRC procedures is preferred.
2-year degree or technical certificate is preferred.
Skilled trade, industrial maintenance, or engineering background is a plus.

Responsibilities

Follow and maintain proper training instructions pertaining to all OSHA standards, regulatory/company health and safety rules, lock out/tag out, confined space, hazard communications, hazardous waste, other required training procedures, and GMP/BRC housekeeping standards.
Comply with all plant safety policies.
Ensure all electrical work is completed according to OSHA and NEC regulations.
Improve equipment safety related to guarding and LOTO.
Always maintain a clean and safe production line or work area.
Adhere to all BRC and GMP (Good Manufacturing Processes).
Complete maintenance work orders for equipment and project work.
Perform debug and repair when electrical/electronic issues arise with process equipment.
Maintain software and drawing back-ups within the “Equipment” server files (with assistance).
Work with entire production team to ensure efficient and useable equipment.
Assist with research and recommend replacement spare parts when parts need sourcing.
Establish automation changes to reduce downtime and improve equipment recovery time (i.e. error messages, clear HMI screens, audible and visual cues).
Recommend and assist in development and execution of effective set-up and maintenance procedures.
Support engineering with CAPEX projects, equipment installations, electrical panel builds, equipment improvements, and automation builds.
Collaborate with engineering department to reduce facility energy use.
Perform major overhauls (with assistance) of PLC/HMI/Drive systems.