Position: Electrical Engineer II , Req#: CRNGJP00027495
Location: Wilmington, NC (100% onsite)
Duration: 8+ Months Contract
Job Description:
Description:
Primarily in Wilmington, NC. Could have travel to other plants in Midland, Winston Salem, and Hickory. Most likely they will stay in WL for the duration, but we move people around as needed to manage whatever project comes along.
PPE: The client will provide generic safety glasses, Hard hats, Gloves, Safety vests, etc. Workers will need Safety boots over the ankle (typically 6 inches).
AutoCAD+, MS Office required
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
- Perform hands-on installation support for new or modified production equipment.
- Supervise and provide direction to contract engineering techs, internal maintenance, and outside contract trades during all aspects of equipment installation and conversion such as demolition, construction, installation, testing, and debugging of production equipment.
- Perform hands-on troubleshooting, process start-up, design, and documentation of Electrical and control systems for new or modified production equipment.
- Modify existing documentation to complete drawing packages, installation checklists, machine part lists, illustrations, and machine specs of production equipment.
- Modify machine control programs for new or existing process equipment including but not limited to pick-n-place, servo-driven manipulators, robotics, automated part traffic flow, valve control of process gases and fluids, PLC-controlled I/O, and machine communication networks.
- Assess the condition and usability of existing equipment for fit and function with new installation plans.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: (Majority of time will be spent on production floor working on equipment)
- Execute initial equipment set-up and debug up to the point of turnover to operations.
- Provide second-level troubleshooting support, replacing or directing trades as necessary to replace defective components and execute changes in design to solve equipment/process issues.
- Procure and expedite materials for new or modified equipment.
- Assist in developing electrical installation checklists and schedules. Oversee, as appropriate, the usage of these systems.
- Prepare work orders and direct maintenance personnel and/or outside contract trades in the fabrication, assembly, testing, and installation of equipment.
- Review and update installation documentation and drawings as required.
- Understanding the use and set-up of machine controls for digital and analog I/O
- Redline existing schematics and follow up with drafting services or oversee draftsmen as required to resolve design issues.
- Provide training to internal maintenance, and outside contract trades on new equipment installation procedures as required for successful execution of installation activities.
- Analyze and correct equipment installation practices to improve efficiencies, specifically directed toward enhancing installation schedules.
DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Education required:
- BS Electrical Engineering (4-year degree required: Degrees other than BSEE will be considered if work experience fits the job description above.)
Experience required:
- Minimum 5+ years of experience
Skill or work style preferred:
- Self-motivated
- Results oriented
- Ability to handle multiple priorities
- Ability to work well with varied job requirements
- Ability to work well in small teams is essential
- Well organized
Unique or special requirements:
- All positions will require the majority of the time be spent on the floor working on equipment
- Strong practical hands-on aptitude
- Electro-mechanical troubleshooting ability, proficient with electrical schematics
- Motion control knowledge: servo, stepper, DC, AC drives
- Process variable understanding: flow, temperature, rate*** pressure, level
- Thorough understanding of current loops
- Serial communication knowledge: RS232 / 485, Ethernet, IEEE-488
- Machine control knowledge and understanding of classical control theory
- Mechanical aptitude
Equipment or software experience preferred:
- Windows, MS Office suite including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, AutoCAD® 2023, AutoCAD Electrical® 2023, PLC and PC-based systems, Allen-Bradley PLC, Beckhoff PLC / Motion Control, B-R Control, Fanuc Robotics, C++, Visual Basic, IFix, Automated equipment systems experience
Equipment familiarization preferred:
- Fluke Meters, Oscilloscopes, and other electronic test equipment
- Programmable Controllers
- Equipment used for machine installation activities: man lifts, label makers, hand tools, etc.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:
The team is based in Wilmington, NC. This posting is for a project initially based in Wilmington. Often contractors that excel and are interested in continuing beyond the initial project may be considered for additional assignments. However, these additional projects may not be located in the same place as the initial posting. We have multiple plants in NC. Future travel requirements will vary based on project locations.