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Form of workResponsibilities:
- Our company is currently in search of an Electrical Engineer to join their Aerospace and Automotive Products Business Unit in Davenport, IA. Since it opened Davenport aluminum facility has been at the forefront of American manufacturing. Nestled on the banks of the Mississippi River in Iowa, the plant employs over 2,500 people and is a focal point of the global aluminum industry, with 20 percent of revenues coming from exports.
- Through continued modernization, including a $300 million investment to increase automotive sheet production, Davenport has maintained its position as the world's premier aerospace supply plant and is today a hub of the company's $4 billion aerospace business.
The Electrical Engineer will:
- 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
- Incorporate SMART Manufacturing principles and tools into automated inspection systems to improve processes, data collection/analysis, and drive quick results in recovery improvements
- 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 from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience designing, installing, maintaining electromechanical systems
- Manufacturing industry experience.
- 1-3 years' experience with PLC's, HMI's, AC/DC drives & motors, measuring devices and ethernet cameras.
- 3 years or more of experience in leading electrical projects.
- Proficiency with Rockwell programming software (i.e.: RS Logix and FactoryView).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Project programs.
- Good oral and written communication skills in a variety of settings (shop floor, peers, plant leadership, etc).
- Demonstrated success as a project implementation manager, including budget and schedule development.
