ELECTRICAL ENGINEER | CHATTANOOGA, TN

Job Description

• Provides engineering analysis and evaluation of complex technical manufacturing problems, and provides the support needed to improve quality, productivity, and safety
• Works closely with contractors, vendors, plant and corporate staff, and production and maintenance team members to improve existing capabilities and develop new ones
• Evaluate and manage capital and kaizen projects in a time-critical environment
• Provide analysis, evaluation and review of problems regarding automation, advanced methods and equipment, material handling, layout and material flow
• Provide technical expertise for projects & process improvements, with respect to electrical power & controls
• Provide technical direction, drawings, start-up and commissioning for internal projects performed by plant technicians and/or contractors
• Provide alternative solutions to anticipated or actual technical and/or business-related manufacturing problems
• Develop safeguards and improve team member safety through process improvements
• Provide trouble-shooting assistance to production and maintenance team members
• Develop new equipment specifications and requirements
• Design new equipment or redesign existing equipment, and coordinate its fabrication, assembly, installation, and startup

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in an Electrical Engineering discipline
• Well-developed verbal, written, problem solving, interpersonal and communications skills
• Proficiency in PLC programming and CAD
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical failures
• Working knowledge of Robotics, Servo Systems and all aspects of industrial electronics
• Familiarity with mechanical systems
• Strong working knowledge of the NFPA 70 & NFPA 70E publications
• Ability to design & specify power distribution systems for new installations & modifications to existing power distribution systems
• Experience with Allen Bradley FTView, RSLogix 500, 5000 & Studio software suites
• Experience with Allen Bradley network architecture, and the ability to design/modify for network connectivity plant-wide

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.