Electrical Engineer
PTS Advance
Full-time
On-site
Dallas, Texas, United States
Details:
Electrical Engineer – Dallas, TX
Manufacturing Environment
Manufacturing Environment
Position Summary
Our client is seeking a driven and innovative Electrical Engineer to join their team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is a self-directed problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced setting and has a passion for enhancing production processes. This role requires strong multitasking skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to breaking down communication barriers to drive results. The position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to contribute to a high-visibility engineering team in an asphalt roofing manufacturing facility.
Our client is seeking a driven and innovative Electrical Engineer to join their team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is a self-directed problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced setting and has a passion for enhancing production processes. This role requires strong multitasking skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to breaking down communication barriers to drive results. The position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to contribute to a high-visibility engineering team in an asphalt roofing manufacturing facility.
This salaried position is part of the Engineering Department, with a standard Monday-Friday day shift. However, occasional extended hours may be required.
Essential Job Functions
A successful candidate will have the skills and motivation to excel in the following areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
A successful candidate will have the skills and motivation to excel in the following areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
- Troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs, instrumentation, and drives on production lines using analytical and systems-based approaches.
- Analyze production data to identify opportunities for improvements and manage those improvements across multiple high-speed production lines.
- Address gaps in automation and collaborate with Plant Systems teams to optimize PLC programs, documenting and reporting results.
- Maintain and update engineering documentation, including drawings, manuals, process flow diagrams, and spare parts lists.
- Design and modify electrical and control systems using CAD or other software.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and maintenance, to ensure system reliability and address departmental needs.
- Assess and improve manufacturing systems and machine reliability in abrasive environments.
- Act as project manager for installation and improvement projects, developing specifications, justifications, and cost-benefit analyses.
- Coordinate the design, planning, installation, and commissioning phases of projects with cross-functional teams.
Qualifications and Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electro-Mechanical, or Controls Engineering (or related field) from an accredited university.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in a related role.
- Extensive experience in PLC code development.
- Experience with motion control systems, including VFDs and servos (Siemens preferred).
- Electrical distribution troubleshooting and design experience, with knowledge of NEC standards.
- HMI programming experience (Aveva preferred).
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences, including management, peers, and maintenance/operations personnel.
- Analytical skills to apply mathematics, statistics, and engineering principles to resolve process issues.
Preferred Experience:
- Field service engineering or technician background.
- System integration and programming of third-party equipment.
- Familiarity with Archestra System Platform.
- Experience in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications in manufacturing.
- Process control and PID tuning experience.
- Roofing manufacturing or web process handling experience.
- Knowledge of machine vision systems and IIOT devices.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Work is divided between office settings and production floors. Mandatory PPE includes hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, and hearing protection.
- Requires physical activities such as climbing, bending, kneeling, and lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally).
- Exposure to temperature fluctuations, moving mechanical parts, fumes, odors, and airborne particles.
- May occasionally work with acidic or caustic chemicals and in confined spaces; respirator use may be required.
- Noise levels range from moderate to loud, with hearing protection provided.
Benefits
This role offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package, including:
This role offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package, including:
- Group Health and Life Insurance
- Vision and Dental Insurance
- Flexible Benefits Plan
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
- Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
- Additional benefits
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