DNP is actively seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the team in the Concord, NC.

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Hours/Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm. (Must be flexible based on business needs.)

Work environment: Onsite

What we Offer:

• $70k - $100k annually, commensurate on experience.
• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Paid Time Off.
• Life Insurance
• LTD/STD
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k with match.

Who we are:

Memories Deserve Prints.

DNP IAM has built its photo imaging business by fostering successful long-term relationships with customers and business partners. DNP IAM offers a comprehensive range of innovative printer and media solutions that address the needs of retailers, event photographers, and photo booth operators. DNP IAM product and technology solutions are designed with the goal of making high-quality printed photography easy and convenient. Backed by more than 140 years of experience in the printing business, DNP IAM continues to invest heavily in research and development to offer a breadth of industry-leading media products and provide the highest level of service and support.

About the role:

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for specification, installation, and maintenance of manufacturing, and physical plant equipment, along with project work to improve the safety, quality, and performance of the manufacturing facility. Under the direction of the Plant Engineering Manager, the electrical engineer will work with the engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain automatic machines with PLCs, hydraulics, and pneumatic controls.
• Able to utilize software to troubleshoot PLC’s HMI’s and AC Drives.
• Layout, install, adjust, and maintain a variety of electrical equipment such as wiring, motors, switches, controllers, and electrical mechanisms.
• Diagnose and remedy any electrical trouble quickly to avoid shutdowns.
• Determine necessary repairs, tear down, and reassemble machines.
• Maintain equipment drawings and documentation to utilize such references for timely repairs.
• Troubleshoot potential problems before machinery incurs additional expense or production downtime.
• Assist in the installation of new equipment as necessary.
• Demonstrate flexibility by being on-call as needed to maintain production schedules and remaining on the shift when needed to manage shifting priorities and demands.
• Perform preventative maintenance, 5S, improvement, and special projects, as well as perform other assigned tasks as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand/walk for 8 hours.
• Must be able to push/pull/ lift at least 45 lbs. individually and 50 lbs. with the help of a team member.
• The employee is frequently required to grasp, walk, bend, reach, squat, twist, and rotate the body.
• The employee may have to reach in odd position and/or lie down.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to use, handle, and manipulate items and materials, including hazardous materials, with proper material handling equipment/tools.
• Must complete 24/40-hour HazWoper Training and be medically qualified to wear respiratory protection.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Safety Requirements

• Physically able to pass spirometry exam for test fitting of respiratory equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE (including safety glasses, gloves (nitrile, canvas, etc.), hearing protection, ANSI-approved footwear, and others as required.) in any manufacturing area.
• Ability to wear required PPE if in any manufacturing area.

Our ideal candidate:

• Preferred: Minimum; Associate in Applied Science – Electronics Engineering Technology, equivalent experience or Electrical Certification or License
• At least 3 years’ experience performing maintenance and repair of machinery, support equipment, and facility with a focus on electrical components. Troubleshoot and repair existing or potential electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical problems.
• Must be able to work from blueprints, manufacturer specifications, and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to use common precision measurement gages and equipment.
• Technical knowledge of automated production machine equipment and maintenance required.
• Experience with batch mixing, coating, and laminate extrusion processes preferred.
• Experience with Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley, and Yaskawa PLCs preferred.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.