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addressAddressCottage Grove, MN
CategoryEngineering/Architecture/scientific

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Description & Requirements

OVERVIEW:

Renewal by Andersen is seeking an Electrical/Controls Engineer at our Cottage Grove, MN location.

Renewal by Andersen is united by the common goal of making a difference in the lives of our homeowners, our colleagues, our families, and in the communities we serve.  We believe that we can make the world a better place by living up to the promise that everyone benefits from their association with Andersen.  We wake up every day, inspired to push the status quo and continuously set a new standard in the home improvement industry by solving today’s most challenging problems and continuously redefining what it means to deliver a World Class Homeowner Experience.  Renewal by Andersen is looking for an accomplished, driven, and collaborative candidate to help perfect our customers’ experience in upgrading their homes.  Want to join our team?

PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for providing electrical/controls engineering expertise within the Renewal by Andersen (RbA) team supporting business growth projects.  The ideal candidate for this position is an innovative thinker and has a passion for operational excellence.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide and/or coordinate detailed quotes/estimates for controls work
  • Write machinery control functional specifications
  • Design the power and control wiring of industrial automation equipment
  • Work with vendors to assure specifications and code requirements are followed
  • Documentation of electrical design changes
  • Conduct machine operational testing during Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing
  • Project management skills; deliver safe, effective, sustainable, and reliable solutions (Project planning, approval process, equipment specification, budget, preventative maintenance, acceptance plans, design review, safety assessments, capital request)
  • PLC programming and operator screen development
  • Participative team approach to problem solving and root cause analysis with associates, supervisors, maintenance, operations, Value Stream Managers, and peers
  • Support the maintenance and operations team with advanced controls troubleshooting
  • Assess current vs future electrical technology capabilities
  • Must be able to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical drawings for equipment
  • Coach, mentor, and train less experienced staff on technical topics
  • Position may require participation on an on-call, 24/7 controls system support on a rotational basis
  • Travel requirements: Less than 10% for training, corporate visits, and vendor visits

QUALIFICATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field
  • 2+ years of engineering experience preferred with controls/automation systems background
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix), motion/servos (Kinetix), variable speed drives (PowerFlex)
  • Visualization/operator interfaces (PanelView and FactoryTalk View Studio ME/SE)
  • Rockwell communications software (RsLinx)
  • Experience with Rockwell Automation RsLogix 500/5000 and Studio5000 programming software
  • Ethernet/Ethernet IP machine-level networking
  • Experience with basic electrical components such as sensors, motors, indicators, circuit protection, etc.
  • Experience reading and creating electrical schematics
  • Knowledge or experience with AutoCAD
  • Proficient in safety system design & troubleshooting; understanding of safety categories
  • Test basic safety and control systems using relays, PLC/HMI programming, VFDs and/or servo motion
  • Proficient in safe work methods (lock out tag out, arc flash)
  • Communicate effectively through written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills
  • Strong aptitude in problem solving, collecting data, performing statistical analyses, and making process improvements through sound, data-driven decisions
  • Comfortable with hands-on work
  • Interest in working in a manufacturing setting
  • Proficient with the use of common electrical testing tools
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Self-motivated and able to learn quickly; being able to work independently and on a team depending on the situation
  • Experience with change management strategies

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Experience with ThinClient/ThinManager, robotics (preferably Fanuc), CNC’s, IIoT devices, vision systems, and/or machine to machine connectivity.

·       Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

·       Equipment design experience with UL 508A and NFPA 79

·       Experience with the National Electric Code (NFPA 70) and workplace electrical safety based on NFPA 70E


CULTURE AND BENEFITS: 

Our vision is to make the world a better place by living up to the promise that everyone benefits from their association with Andersen.  We’re committed to making a difference through challenging ourselves each day, recognizing, and rewarding success, taking pride in our work and honoring a legacy built on doing the right thing. There is great respect for life outside of work so that you can bring your best self to work.

We are committed to demonstrating mutual respect and appreciation of our similarities and differences so that each employee can realize his/her potential and we exceed our customers’ expectations.

As an innovative and industry-leading organization, we think of benefits more broadly. From your health care to your work environment, to your development and quality of life, we think beyond basic benefits to provide a total rewards package including, but not limited to:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account contributions
  • Paid holidays plus PTO
  • 401(k) plan & contributions
  • Professional development & tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • A culture that supports work-life balance
  • An environment where collaboration is key
  • Volunteer opportunities – on company time
  • Environmentally conscious business decisions
  • 10,000 employees and career opportunities nationwide
 
 
In 2023, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.  
 
Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Posting City:
Cottage Grove, MN
Refer code: 4147912. Andersen Corporation - The previous day - 2023-06-01 14:56

Andersen Corporation

Cottage Grove, MN

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