Reports to: Plant Engineering Manager
Essential Functions/Duties:
- Assist in the technical support to plant Maintenance personnel for electrical needs on project initiatives, as well as improvement projects.
- Researches, identifies, and implements initiatives directed to improve equipment reliability.
- Engages in continuous learning of Electrical Engineering skill sets that are relevant to the position.
- Controls all phases of assigned projects, working with members of other departments as needed to complete various tasks.
- Participates in the troubleshooting, modification and repair of existing manufacturing equipment in order to improve methods and equipment operation to reduce costs and improve quality.
- Provides technical support and assistance to maintenance personnel, production supervision and operators.
- Collects, calculates, and analyzes data in support of production activities and prepares reports on findings, making recommendations to Engineering and Production Management.
- Ensures implementation of manufacturing procedures according to company safety and regulatory standards.
- Implements preventative maintenance programs.
- Conducts formal and informal meetings to recommend and monitor proposals / projects.Create, implement, and monitor key performance indicators and metrics.
Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- BS in Electrical Engineering.
- Prior experience with PLC systems, variable frequency drives, servo drives preferred.
- May require working on off shifts.
- Ability to manage projects, priorities, contractors, and the tasks of others.
- Experience with SAP and Microsoft Project preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of computerized layout, spreadsheet and database management.
- Requires strong communication, analytical and planning skills.
- Ability to understand plant layouts, capital estimating, associate-man computations, tire manufacturing equipment processes.
- Excellent verbal & written interpersonal communication skills.
- Solid PC skills utilizing Microsoft excel & word.
- Ideal candidates will be ambitious, self-motivated individuals with a strong demonstrated aptitude and interest in hands-on work.
Sumitomo Rubber, USAoffers competitive compensation and benefits packages. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply at SumitomoRubberUSA.com.
EOE M/F/Disabled/Veterans, Sumitomo Rubber, USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.