Electrical Mechanical Engineer

Job Description:

Salary Range:$90,000.00 To 120,000.00 Annually

The Electrical Mechanical Engineer's objective is to fulfill or exceed quality requirements by assisting the engineering team with tasks like as designing, engineering, programming, and troubleshooting of all Egg farm equipment, systems, and processes.

Responsibilities:

• Under minimum supervision, design, develop, implement, and assess technological products and systems.
• Develop solutions to complicated engineering and maintenance challenges with little supervision and collaboration with the Director of Engineering. Have a fundamental grasp of mechanical, chemical, and electrical engineering concepts, as well as the ability to do research for problem-solving and decision-making.
• System design tasks include pipe and instrument diagrams (P&IDs), logic diagrams, process flow calculations and diagrams, hydraulic resistance calculations, equipment size, FMEA assessments, and thermodynamic and heat/fluid flow transfer.
• Carry out technical tasks such as basic design, component selection, fabrication, mechanical assembly, precise alignment, modification, troubleshooting, and repair of egg processing equipment.
• Investigate and stay up to date on applicable engineering codes and standards, local, state, and federal construction permits and laws, and Company directions.
• Participates in problem-solving efforts with the Operations and Maintenance departments, as well as other Engineering personnel, to enhance safety, efficiency, cost controls, and environmental protection.
• Using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) software, create and review comprehensive design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls.
• Standard work and/or SOPs for new procedures are written.
• Troubleshoot automated programming, PLC, and HMI difficulties, which include Configure and maintain ethernet-controlled devices.
• Working understanding of field instrumentation is required. This includes, but is not limited to, IO design for field instruments as well as electrical interfaces to the automation system.
• Create equipment Bill of Materials (BOM) and make recommendations for spare parts needed in the preventative maintenance schedule.
• Provide equipment training to Supervisors, Lead Personnel, Shift Trainers, and other staff as needed.
• Fine-tunes new and existing PLC programs and Scada Systems to increase efficiency and fix issues.
• Looks for ways to reduce rework, waste, and so on, and alerts management to possible problems.
• Manage expenditures linked with building and grounds maintenance, such as equipment repair, preventative maintenance, technological upgrades, and facility and surrounding area upkeep.

• Experience and proficient with AutoCAD.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook as well as other work-related software.
• Knowledge and experienced with electrical systems, electronic systems, and mechanical systems and how they interact with each other.
• Experienced with installing, trouble shooting and maintaining control and alarm systems.
• Has an expertise of commonly used electrical engineering concepts, practices, and procedures within an agricultural or similar environment.
• Is a lifelong learner with an attitude of continuous learning about the engineering of various equipment, systems and processes utilized on the farm.
• Has strong interpersonal skills; able to work well with all colleagues.
• Will be required to work extended hours as needed, available for emergency response.
• Must be willing to travel between Buffalo and Wayne County
• Highly effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to read, program, upgrade and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic or other PLC-based code to resolve complex problems and/or optimize machine performance.
• Read and create schematics and P&IDs
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to communicate effectively and report technical information.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years electrical / Mechanical Engineering maintenance experience or experience in an agricultural or manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical, Mechanical, industrial Engineering, or related field equivalent experience.
• Experience with PLC & Scada programming.