Lead Electrical Controls Engineer

-Full- time direct hire

-No C2C

-Relocation assistance provided

Title: Electrical Controls Engineer

Pay: $140,000 - $150,000

Type: Full Onsite – Direct Hire

Location: Bellwood Virginia 23237 United States

Position Overview:

The Lead Electrical/Controls Engineer provides technical expertise to optimize highly automated manufacturing equipment and processes through visual systems, automation and advanced levels of process control. The role also develops, plans, organizes, and leads reliability, and improvement projects in the plant. This position provides technical support to Operations and the Maintenance team at our Bellwood Virginia aluminum extrusion and tube mill plant on the south side of Richmond. High level of competency with Allen-Bradley PLC (Control Logix 5000), HMI (Allen Bradley ME and SE), and Allen-Bradley motor drives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, development and implementation of visual systems to help reduce errors and reduce cost through increased manufacturing efficiency
• Provide technical support to operations as necessary
• Combine theoretical and practical knowledge toward innovation of new products and processes
• Work independently on smaller projects from conception to completion. This work will include "hands-on" type projects
• Work in cross-functional teams to support business goals and objectives
• Thoroughly document all technical work that is completed
• Function as a shared resource within the production value streams for assistance in difficult problem solving
• Lead and/or contribute to continuous improvement and six sigma project teams
• Support plant safety initiatives through active involvement in the safety process

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• Support and lead plant industrial electrical systems
• Leading and participating in process improvements with multi-discipline technical staff, maintenance and production.
• Mentoring employees to increase their knowledge of equipment and process.
• Working to eliminate waste through reliability improvements and monitoring processes, ensuring they are in control and meeting expectations.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a related technical degree is required.
• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related technical degree, is preferred.
• Five plus (5+) years of experience in a manufacturing operation.

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• High level of competency with Allen-Bradley PLC (Control Logix 5000), HMI (Allen Bradley ME and SE), and Allen-Bradley motor drives.
• Excellent equipment troubleshooting abilities is essential.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and organization skills.
• PC proficiency including, but not limited to, the use of Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Solid interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication.
• Proven ability to work in a low supervision environment while successfully meeting goals.
• Willingness to work around large manufacturing equipment and furnaces.
• Experience with technical projects/initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong PC skills, including Windows, Word, Excel, various data collection and analysis packages.
• Proven ability to work in teams.
• Robotics experience is a plus.
• AutoCAD Electrical.
• Industrial networking.