Electrical Engineer 1st shift

Job Title: Electrical Engineer                                                                                                        

Reports To: Maintenance Manager  

FLSA Status: Exempt                                                                                 

Supervisory Responsibilities: No – Individual Contributor  

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Electrical engineer must have a strong understanding of electrical manufacturing processes.
• Must be able to read, write and analyze electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Electrical engineer must have a broad knowledge of electrical principles, wiring specification codes and handbook formulas along with a working knowledge of PLC’s, VFD’s, Motor Control, and Power distribution.
• Electrical engineer must have the capacity to analyze a problem from multiple perspective and explore creative solutions.
• Must be able to devise testing methods and properties to confirm the functionality of electrical components and systems.
• Determines proper type, size of materials and equipment for the job, including power requirements.
• Performs electrical work requiring high degree of trade skill to install, test, inspect, adjust, repair and wire all plant equipment and circuits to required voltages and tolerances.
• Able to locate, diagnose and remedy troubles quickly to avoid shutdowns and able to adjust all plant equipment to proper operating characteristics.
• Fabricates material to be used for electrical equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills or Abilities:

• Ability to work individually or collaboratively on a team. 
• Utilize precision devices such as voltmeters or other measuring instruments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Possesses time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires work such as sitting at a desk and computer for periods of time, standing or walking up to 8 hours at a time on hard surfaces.
• Must be able to traverse manufacturing plant and warehouse to access a variety of storage spaces and shelving units by stretching, squatting, and/or reaching.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing plant with some exposure to environmental factors such as loud noises, odors, variances in temperature or weather and other factors.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times without assistance, up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Education and Experience:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Electrical Engineering or an alike field.
• 5-10 years industrial electrical and/or mechanical experience.