Electrical Engineer

Kelly Engineering is seeking a DIRECT HIRE Electrical / Controls Engineer to join one of our international clients leading the industry in personal care products. This position is located in beautiful Greenville, North Carolina with relocation options available.

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Ideal Candidate:

• Engineering experience in a regulated environment, ideally within Consumer Goods, Personal Care Products, and/or Food & Beverage.
• Experience in heavily automated controls environments, including experience in PLC logic (Rockwell/RS Logix), industrial communication networks, adjustable speed motor controls, feedback control systems, three phase equipment, and positioning servo drive systems.
• Minimum 3 years industry experience, 5+ years preferred.
• Solid leadership skills, able to work with a small team or professionals.

Perks:

• Compensation: $100,000 - $135,000/yr - dependent on experience
• Bonus: 10% annual bonus potential
• Relocation: Assistance Available
• Shift: 1st - some off hours depending on project completion and emergencies
• Other perks: Full benefits, cell phone allowance

Job Summary:

Performs engineering duties in planning, designing and supervising installation of electrical industrial controls equipment. Leads multi-functional teams in the implementation of assigned engineering projects. Performs general electrical troubleshooting and downtime support to maintenance and operations teams.

Key responsibilities:

• Implement software and hardware changes necessitated by product changes, new machines, or technology
• Analyze waste, quality and downtime data to set priorities for improvement of plant systems
• Provide documentation updates and training for maintenance and operations with regard to the changes to and upkeep of plant electrical control systems
• Provide support to the maintenance team as needed in all areas of the plant operations
• Assume responsibilities for the electrical portion of a project from start to finish, including scope definition, cost estimates, design, implementation schedule, and installation support

Required Qualifications:

• Engineering Degree (BSEE or equivalent)
• Minimum of 3-5 years engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing setting
• Experience with PLC logic, industrial communication networks, adjustable speed motor controls, feedback control systems, three phase equipment, and positioning servo drive systems
• Working knowledge of vision system technology, especially camera based inspection systems and programming software
• Strong background in project management
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Maintenance and Project experience with high speed converting equipment
• A background in plant electrical and mechanical systems
• A basic knowledge of electro-mechanical equipment and systems
• A basic knowledge of analytical troubleshooting
• Maintenance support experience