Facilities Electrical Engineer
About The Position
The Facilities Electrical Project Engineer provides technical engineering services and project management to support production, maintenance, and administrative departments in achieving the location’s business plan. The role reports directly to the Facility Engineering Team Leader and manages electrical and controls work for process improvement, capital expansion, and obsolescence mitigation projects. The engineer coordinates projects from concept and scope development through specifications, bids, design, manufacturing, installation, start-up, acceptance, and closure. The role also supports production and maintenance with equipment and process issues, with a focus on reliability, productivity, and applying automation technology to plant facilities and processes. Additional duties include providing advanced support for PLC, HMI, robotic, PLC/SCADA, and database systems; maintaining accurate automation program records; implementing system improvements; supporting facility and process safety; and overseeing contractor compliance with company and regulatory environmental, health, and safety requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
- At least 2 years of experience working with electrical systems such as power distribution, PLCs, HMIs, and database systems.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.
- Must be able to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with project management.
- Basic understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control.
- Ability to program Allen Bradley, ControlLogix, and Modicon PLC systems.
- Experience programming Wonderware, SQL, and touchscreen HMI/SCADA systems.
- Understanding of NEC, NFPA, and other relevant electrical safety codes.
- Ability to use ACAD/Inventor.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage the electrical and controls scope of process improvement, capital expansion, and obsolescence mitigation projects.
- Coordinate assigned projects from concept and scope development through specifications, bid solicitations and meetings, engineering and design, manufacturing, installation, start-up, acceptance, and closure.
- Assist production and maintenance with equipment and process issues, focusing on system reliability and productivity and applying automation technology to plant facilities and processes.
- Provide higher-level support for PLC, HMI, and robotic systems, as well as programming for PLC/SCADA/database systems.
- Maintain accurate records of automation programs and changes to those systems.
- Propose and execute improvements to existing automation systems and processes.
- Focus on the safety of facility equipment and processes, including responsibility for and oversight of EHS policies.
- Oversee contractor work and compliance with Howmet Aerospace and Federal and State environmental, health, and safety policies.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, including FSA and HSA account options.
- Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution.
- Paid holidays and vacation time, subject to applicable policies.
- Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
- Life insurance and disability coverage plans.
- Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage plans.
- Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
