Electrical Project Engineer
Essity•Bowling Green, KY
•Onsite
About The Position
Essity is currently seeking an Electrical Project Engineer based in our facility in Bowling Green, KY. The Electrical Project Engineer will lead capital projects that drive business growth and support continuous improvement initiatives. The role provides electrical expertise to Essity’s high-speed manufacturing operations, ensuring safe and efficient performance. We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.
Requirements
- BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 3+ years of project engineering experience in manufacturing
- Experienced in CAD (AutoCAD or ePlan).
- Strong troubleshooting skills.
- PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi).
- VFDs, servo systems, and motion control.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Communicates well, both verbally and in written form.
- Knowledge of machine vision systems and barcode readers.
- Strong knowledge of control systems and power distribution.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to OPC, MES and DDE would be a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage capital projects from concept through commissioning.
- Develop project scopes, cost estimates, and schedules.
- Oversee installation, startup, and validation of new equipment.
- Own and maintain the site electrical distribution systems.
- Provide hands-on troubleshooting support for high-speed converting lines and packaging equipment.
- Program PLCs, HMIs, drives, motion control systems.
- Optimize electrical controls systems for throughput and waste reduction.
- Ensure compliance with NFPA 70E, NEC, OSHA and other safety standards.
- Serve as a technical resource for operators and technicians.
- Develop a control system obsolescence strategy and manage its execution.
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus + benefits
- United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
- Wellness program provided through Rally
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- PTO offering with Paid Holidays
- Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
