Research and Development Lead

M-D Building Products Inc•Oklahoma City, OK

33d

About The Position

The R&D Lead is responsible for designing, building, modifying, troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving electrical and mechanical equipment across all manufacturing and distribution facilities. This role manages capital and expense project installations with safety as the foremost priority. The position requires advanced technical expertise in electrical systems, PLC programming, mechanical fabrication, and CAD design.

Requirements

You must be able to stand for at least 10 hours.
Regular and on-time attendance.
Must be able to lift and carry work-in-process, which could weigh 50 pounds.
Good vision
Perform all work in accordance with the Codes and in a neat and workmanlike manner.
All work to be performed while adhering to all mandated Federal, State, Local, and company Safety Regulations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required to convey and interpret problem explanations and to receive and understand work assignments.
Excellent motor skills (hand/eye coordination) are necessary for the use of the equipment used in this job.
Requires a high school diploma or graduation from a technical or trade school.
Must have 10+ years of manufacturing/industrial wiring, mechanical, & fabrication experience.
Clean all areas where work is performed of material, parts, oil, grease, etc.
Research and document the storeroom's inventory of needed supplies.
Must always interact with employees professionally.

Responsibilities

The R&D lead must be able to read blueprints, bills of materials, schematics, and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), select, measure, and prepare electrical wiring or coaxial cabling.
Must Be Able to use AutoCAD Electrical to Create Drawings and Schematics, and SolidWorks to create solid models for machines and parts.
Must be able to write and understand PLC, HMI, and VFD Programs: layout, wire panels, and the entire machine.
Orders parts & assembles, installs & tests electrical wiring in control panels, manufacturing equipment, & other devices.
Must understand and follow NFPA70, NFPA70B, NFPA70E, & NFPA79, and OSHA when laying out, designing, and wiring machines and panels.
Weld & Fabricate Parts.
Perform Work orders and maintain all documentation associated with the work order system.
Must have an excellent understanding of electrical controls from 24vdc up to 480vac and have a basic understanding of pneumatics & hydraulics.
Independently performs a wide range of complex duties. Has achieved full proficiency in a broad range of job-related activities. This position requires working on projects with the maintenance staff and the shop floor.
Receive verbal directions from others regarding operations and assignments to be performed.
Assist and train R&D and maintenance employees in their job duties.
All work is to be performed in accordance with all mandated Federal, State, Local, and company Safety Regulations.
Other tasks as directed by the manager.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
access to an On-Site Clinic
Voluntary Life Insurance options
Lab Card Program
Group Term Life & AD&D
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for both healthcare and dependent care
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
401(K) plan with Company Match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Education & Development programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary Benefits, including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance