ELECTRICAL PROCESS IMPROVER (Engineering)
Primary Duties:
- Direct and coordinate continuous improvement activities utilizing data driven problem solving techniques – 5S, Kaizens, Kanban, Problem Solving (8D / 5-Why), Six Sigma, ME360, Gemba Walks
- Initiate and lead studies and take action to resolve problems (technical, process, safety or environmental)
- Project Management of all projects involving external contractors and ensure contractors working on site adhere to all plant safety policies.
- Develop, maintain & update electrical and site drawings as required via AutoCAD
- Assist in the commissioning of new plant equipment and systems following structured change process
- Audit, review and update, as necessary, equipment and plant PM procedures
- Program, troubleshoot and repair PLC's (Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
- Provide support as needed for the maintenance staff
- Programming of MMI/HMI's along with servo and inverter drives (Yaskawa, TECO, Allen Bradley, etc.)
- Maintain electrical skills and knowledge through continual education classes
- Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
- Able to read and interpret electrical schematics, relay logic and ladder diagrams
- Complete the capital expenditure process for assigned projects
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent work experience
- CAD drawing capabilities – Proficient in AutoCAD
- Experience in the programming of PLC's, Inverter and servo drives, HMI/MMI's, Robots
- Strong in results oriented, adaptable, standards driven, developing, influential and informative competencies
Qualifications Desired:
- 5 to 8 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer in a manufacturing environment or equivalent work experience.
- Prior maintenance supervisory experience a plus
- Experience designing electrical circuits for use in industrial controls, and knowledgeable of the NEC and OSHA standards as each relate to circuit design
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- A self-starter who enjoys working on a variety of projects and performs well under pressure.
We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance.
NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.
Education
Preferred- Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Six Sigma
- PLC Programming
