Electrical Engineer

Davenport, IA – Relocation Assistance Provided

The Company

Our client is the world's leading producer of fabricated aluminum products and is active in all major aspects of the industry. The company serves the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation, and industrial markets, bringing design, engineering, production, and other capabilities of the company's businesses as a single solution to customers.

The Job

The Electrical Engineer will provide electrical engineering services to the Plate Finishing Department to safely meet our client’s business plan by providing support to production, maintenance, and engineering. In this role, you will serve as a critical team member in the efficiency, output, and quality of our processes and will be responsible for electrical systems safely integrated with manufacturing, along with upgrades of existing equipment.

Functions:

• Coordinate all phases of assigned area electrical engineering projects from concept, scope development, written specifications, bid solicitations, design, manufacturing, equipment commissioning, and project closure.
• Lead and participate in problem solving efforts with multi-discipline technical staff, maintenance and production.
• Use PI Vision and Data Link to analyze process issues and provide input to solve process problems.
• Create and develop electrical control solutions that will support process improvements and improve equipment reliability.
• Assist production and maintenance with equipment and process issues.
• PLC/HMI and controls redesign and upgrades of existing processes
• Install and troubleshoot camera systems on industrial equipment.
• May mentor employees to increase their knowledge of equipment and process, when needed.
• While this position is a primarily day-shift position, off-hours support will be required as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (at time of employment)
• Minimum of 1 years of Electrical Engineer experience (co-op, internships can be included)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee

Preferred Skills:

• Manufacturing experience
• 3 years' experience with PLC's, HMI's, AC/DC drives & motors, measuring devices and ethernet cameras.
• Proficiency with Rockwell programming software (i.e.: RS Logix and FactoryView)
• 3 years or more of experience in leading electrical projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Project programs