Sr. Electrical Engineering Technician

Crayola Corporate•Forks Township, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Electrical Engineering Technician oversees, programs, operates, and maintains Crayola’s Lehigh Valley building automation controls and energy management systems. The role provides advanced electrical power distribution and control-system design and troubleshooting across Crayola operations, contributes to capital project design and execution, and supports electrical regulatory compliance. It also supervises annual electrical maintenance at Lehigh Valley sites and maintains day-to-day electrical documentation and labeling. The position is based in Easton, Pennsylvania, on first shift, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It includes building automation system programming and maintenance, electrical controls development and troubleshooting, capital project management, documentation and compliance work, and oversight of high-voltage and facility electrical maintenance. The role requires availability for overtime, including weekends and holidays, and for 24/7 calls to support manufacturing maintenance needs.

Requirements

Associate degree in a mechanical, electrical, or electronic field.
At least seven years of manufacturing or facilities maintenance support experience in electrical, electronics, and industrial controls.
At least three years of project management experience, including scope development, financial modeling, outside resource management, EHS compliance, site project coordination, and successfully completing capital projects with minimal supervision.
Industrial wiring experience and knowledge of NEC requirements.
Advanced PC skills and expertise using AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Advanced knowledge of PLC, servo drive, and HMI/OIT programming; calibration of industrial instrumentation and control devices; and process variables such as level, temperature, weight, pressure, and flow.
Advanced working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, OSHA, UL, and other applicable regulations.
Advanced knowledge of standard wiring practices in accordance with NEC, NFPA 70E, and UL regulations.
Ability to install industrial control devices and program motor controllers.
Ability to develop complex electrical prints, P&IDs, and block diagrams.
Extensive knowledge of safe work practices for routine work on circuits up to 480 VAC, three-phase, and for voltages up to 35 kV.
Ability to work with 480 VAC circuits.
Ability to develop and write capital requests and implement and manage medium-sized capital projects.
Ability to work with and coordinate hired contractors.
Availability for overtime, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, and 24/7 calls.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience using electrical power systems software and data collection.

Responsibilities

Maintain the integrity, reliability, compliance, and performance of the building automation system (BAS), including programming and technical maintenance of software and hardware.
Recommend improvements and expansion opportunities for the BAS and keep it current with Johnson Controls (JCI) upgrades.
Serve as the organizational subject-matter expert for the Metasys graphical user interface, including generating reports and trends.
Collaborate with P&FE managers to train technical staff on maintaining BAS-monitored control devices and oversee device installation and replacement.
Develop and manage BAS projects, specify controls and ancillary hardware, and work with IS and Engineering management on capital planning.
Lead or support building-system projects and maintenance to ensure compatibility with the BAS.
Develop and maintain BAS schematics and plans, perform audits, and create a preventive maintenance program.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical controls; provide advanced technical support for plant and facilities equipment and utility breakdowns.
Develop and execute plans to reduce business risk from obsolete plant equipment control systems and facility infrastructure systems.
Create detailed 2D electrical power distribution, control, and automation drawings.
Review designed industrial control systems for regulatory compliance before implementation.
Document plant and facility software files, motor and electrical load lists, panel schedules, and electrical schematics in accordance with Crayola policies.
Promote adherence to NEC, NFPA, OSHA, UL, and other applicable electrical regulations.
Develop and manage capital projects, including estimating, planning, scheduling, designing, programming, testing, and commissioning BAS and control systems using PLCs, OITs, and HMIs.
Use electrical power systems software, such as EasyPower or equivalent, to develop electrical concepts and designs and perform electrical calculations.
Oversee annual high-voltage maintenance, electrical infrastructure maintenance, facility transformer maintenance, and infrared-scanning preventive maintenance at Lehigh Valley facilities.
Assist with compliance and enforcement of safety and environmental policies and regulations.
Develop capital requests and coordinate hired contractors.
Be available for overtime, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, and accept 24/7 calls to support manufacturing demand maintenance needs.

Benefits

Free admission to Crayola Experience for employees.
Community volunteerism opportunities.
Annual bonus potential for full-time employees.
Company-matched 401(k) and Employee Value Sharing Plan.
Comprehensive healthcare benefits for eligible employees.
Education Assistance Program.
Wellness programs.
Employee Resource Groups.
Onsite and online product discounts.
Company-sponsored employee events.
Discounts on automotive, electronics, fitness, travel, entertainment, and other products and services.
The role is eligible to participate in an annual incentive plan, subject to plan guidelines.