Lead Electrical Engineer

Kimberly-Clark•Jenks, OK

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role leads and supports the design, research and capital project management initiatives across North America for tissue machines, converting equipment, and mill utility systems, including detailed engineering design, scope definition, budget development and control, OEM/vendor coordination, bid package development and evaluation, construction support, commissioning, and startup. The position applies advanced knowledge of tissue manufacturing processes and electrical engineering to design, specify, and integrate complex systems such as DCS/ PLC-based controls, machine drives, QCS systems, web handling controls, and automated converting lines. Lead single or multiple product or process improvement projects with a financial scope of up to $10 million from conception through commercialization. Provide leadership and creativity in the initiation of design, development, and optimization of tissue and/or towel converting and manufacturing equipment and processes to meet unit objectives. Develop knowledge and skills of the application of engineering principles, scientific analysis, and project management. Develop equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies and guidelines. Provide for the safety and well being of operators, maintenance, and other personnel. Identify complex technical issues and provide necessary solutions to eliminate root cause. Assist in the development of others within the area of expertise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Control Engineering, or a related field.
4 years of experience working in a mill, production, or staff R&E environment.
4 years of experience in project management.
4 years of experience working with manufacturing control systems, including Rockwell programming, AC Drives, Servo Drives, and PLC logic.
4 years of experience working with paper manufacturing, including tissue machine or converting operations, stock preparation, waste water, chemical handling, and utilities.
4 years of experience designing and optimizing tissue converting processes, including unwinding, rewinding, calendaring, coating, folding, cutting, conveying, wrapping, bundling, cartoning, case-packing, and palletizing.
4 years of experience automating processes in distributed control applications, including control loops.
4 years of experience performing electrical engineering in sectionalized drive control and the regulation of coordinated sections involving various control schemes.
4 years of experience performing electrical engineering with servo-based motion control for position and velocity.
4 years of experience performing electrical engineering with visualization applications for operator interface displays.

Responsibilities

Lead and support design, research, and capital project management initiatives for tissue machines, converting equipment, and mill utility systems.
Perform detailed engineering design, scope definition, budget development and control, OEM/vendor coordination, bid package development and evaluation, construction support, commissioning, and startup.
Apply advanced knowledge of tissue manufacturing processes and electrical engineering to design, specify, and integrate complex systems (DCS/PLC-based controls, machine drives, QCS systems, web handling controls, automated converting lines).
Lead single or multiple product or process improvement projects with a financial scope up to $10 million.
Provide leadership and creativity in the design, development, and optimization of tissue and/or towel converting and manufacturing equipment and processes.
Develop knowledge and skills in engineering principles, scientific analysis, and project management.
Develop equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies, and guidelines.
Ensure the safety and well-being of operators, maintenance, and other personnel.
Identify complex technical issues and provide solutions to eliminate root causes.
Assist in the development of others within the area of expertise.