Electrical Engineer

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 engineering manager, the electrical engineer will work with the engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency.  The electrical engineer is also responsible for technical support of some mature electronic products currently in production.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and installation of electrical equipment, facilities, components, and systems for industrial purposes.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control issues in support of manufacturing reliability.
• Perform and assist technicians in the fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment.
• Identify investments for the continued improvement of manufacturing and facility equipment/processes.
• Coordinate and manage work conducted by outside contractors on building, process, and equipment electrical/control systems.
• Develop applications of controls, instruments, and systems for industrial uses
• Perform, direct, and coordinate operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to complete engineering tasks.
• Work closely with mechanical engineering, technicians, and production staff.   May conduct training with associates. 
• Research and implement advanced technology in tooling, automation, and mechanization to reduce the cost of manufacturing

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or a related field) plus a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, or a related associate’s degree and 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment 
• Ability to develop designs and create engineering drawings using CAD software.
• Experience using lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, and problem-solving tools to solve problems.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and NEC preferred.
• Experience in Web Converting, Paper/Pulp Converting, or similar high-speed, rotating equipment environment preferred.
• Experience in a multi-shift manufacturing facility preferred.
• Must be capable of working flexible hours to accommodate 24/7 manufacturing operations, including weekends, and on-call requirements.

 Supervisory Responsibilities

 This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

• Stand regularly for 8 hours on each shift.
• Required to grasp, walk, bend, reach, squat, twist, and rotate the body. 
• Occasional pushing/pulling/lifting at least 45 lbs. individually and at least 50 lbs. with a team member assist.  
• Occasional kneeling, climbing, and crawling throughout the shift. 
• May have to reach in odd positions and/or lie down. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Must be able to wear respiratory protection as needed in close proximity to solvents  

 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.

DNP IAM is a 100 percent U.S. subsidiary of Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) – the world’s largest manufacturer of dye-sublimation media for photo printers and thermal transfer ribbons and barcode printers. DNP Imagingcomm America Corporation has the broadest selection of solutions for the photo retail market and products designed to address retailers’ specific business goals and objectives—backed by the quality and reliability today’s customers expect. Manufacturing, sales, and development offices of dye-sublimation media for photo printers are in Concord, NC, and more information is available at www.dnpphoto.com/en-us/.

DNP Imagingcomm America Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.