Electrical Engineer

TRC's World Leading Manufacturing client is seeking an Electrical Engineer to work in their plant in Ashville, OH!

Responsibilities Include:

Actively participate in maintaining a zero-incident safety culture.

Technical Reference and “gate keeper” for all major automation and control systems changes in North America.

Develop and maintain a capability and opportunity matrix for the major automation and control systems relative to safety, quality, reliability, production and reliability.

Apply lean manufacturing techniques.

Evaluate, select and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria in making adaptations and modifications to equipment.

Develop standards and specifications for future asset additions and modifications.

Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes when vital.

Work with electrical and automation engineers in developing and implementing the preventive maintenance programs for controls and associated equipment

Analyze and diagnose root causes of problems and failures recommending and providing solutions to increase uptime.

Assist and lead maintenance in diagnosing equipment problems and recommend methods to prevent reoccurrence of these issues to improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs.

Assist with continuous improvement events, where needed.

Take initiative in continuous learning and development through internal and external resources.

Identify, develop and conduct training relevant to the equipment, systems and processes in the maintenance department.

Maintain compliance with all company and governmental regulations.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation or Application Engineering.

Demonstrated experience in electrical industrial maintenance.

10+ years of experience with automation and controls systems.

Aluminum industry experience preferred.

Combustion systems knowledge preferred.

Electric power systems knowledge preferred.

Demonstrated experience in PLC System Automation.

Proven proficiency in Ladder Logic programming, I/O management and trouble shooting.

Demonstrated experience with both AC and DC drive systems.

Lean manufacturing experience preferred.

Key Behaviors and Skills Include:

Ability to think and act strategically.

Excellent social skills; ability to communicate with all levels in the organization.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills and organization skills required.

Experience with Microsoft Office programs.

Proven ability to lead technical team.

Ability to multitask and perform under deadline pressures.

Possesses strong sense of urgency demonstrating the ability to react to situations quickly and effectively.

Great teammate with the ability to work collaboratively across all functions and departments.

Ability to prepare and/or modify electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, charts, and graphs.

Experience providing technical training to personnel regarding electrical systems and functions.

Ability to perform CAD with AutoCAD software.

Proven problem solving skills: proficiency in Structured Corrective Action Process: 8D