Electrical Controls Engineer jobs in Fayetteville, NC

Purpose:

The primary duties of this position are to provide electrical engineering skills to evaluate and solve technical manufacturing problems. This individual is responsible to provide engineering analysis and evaluation of complex technical manufacturing problems. This position performs work or works with others to improve existing equipment, increase productivity, improve quality, improve technical downtime and safety problems, reduce waste and improve team performance.

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.

Competencies:

• Passion for Excellence:  Takes personal responsibility and ownership for achieving results & objectives.  Demonstrates and fosters a sense of urgency, drive and personal commitment.  Shows resilience by consistently displaying a positive outlook and responding resourcefully when faced with new challenges and demands.
• Decision Making: Goes to the heart of the situation by talking to relevant people to fully understand all the issues and involve others in the decision-making process. Focuses data analysis on the most relevant and important information without getting lost in detail. Takes appropriate actions to minimize risks and maximize the opportunities in decision-making process. Promotes the review and learning from business decisions.
• Innovation and Change: Open to change and actively interested in new developments, technology and emerging market trends.  Inspires and generates innovative ideas and solutions to enhance business results.  Effectively manages the change process to ensure that the organization remains effective throughout.

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.
• 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.