Senior Electrical Engineer

Novolex•Kalamazoo, MI

19d•$120,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a leadership position to oversee our machine control and facility electrical systems and ensure they are reliable and current. The role involves working with plant maintenance to develop and lead initiatives aimed at continuously reducing machine downtime related to machine controls.

Requirements

BSEE degree from an accredited university or Engineering technical College with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
Experience working with machinery in a manufacturing plant setting.
Strong hands-on skills.
5 years of experience in programming and troubleshooting PLCs.
Experience troubleshooting servo drive systems.
Experience in AC drives.
Demonstrated experience in analyzing and solving problems.
Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Ability to develop project structure, scope, timelines, schedule, and budget utilizing Gantt chart software.
Ability to conduct effective meetings, monitor status and communicate with team, customers & management.
Ability to establish and build relationships with internal/external customers.
Demonstrates mechanical aptitude skills.
Demonstrates troubleshooting/root cause analysis ability.
Ability to identify design improvements.
Demonstrates awareness of emerging technologies in manufacturing environment.
Ability to manage and analyze data.
Ability to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.
Ability to plan and implement a project.
Demonstrates ability to identify industry specific regulations and adhere to industry standards.
Demonstrates ability to comply with major Federal and State industrial safety regulations and industry and professional standards.
Demonstrate ability to understand and actively participate in all company safety programs, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Review machine controls and facility electrical systems to identify opportunities/needs for upgrades.
Identify areas of risk for systems failure, assess, prioritize, and implement upgrades.
Plan and execute upgrades.
Monitor systems reliability and ensure a program is in place to provide feedback.
Improve systems consistency between locations.
Troubleshoot machine control problems and implement fixes to root cause.
Develop and conduct training programs for electricians/electronic techs.
Ensure control systems have adequate documentation and are accessible.
Develop PM programs for control systems.
Review control systems on new equipment purchases.
Perform other duties as necessary.