Lead Electrical Engineer

Lead Electrical Engineer

Position Type: Direct Hire

Position Location: Newington, NH

Position Salary: $105,000 - $155,000 (Depending on Experience) + Bonus

Responsibilities:

• Implementation of various Instrumentation and Controls projects with a focus on Automation, quality improvements, cost reduction throughout for the SCS, and OTS facilities. In the manager's absence you'll lead the team in there day to day activities and tasks.
• Programming and troubleshooting of PLC and HMI programs using Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000, Rockwell PLC's 500 and Safety PLC's. Also, the high-speed motion, and positional controls using VFD's, DC, and Servos drives.
• Defining system architecture, component selection of PLCs, HMIs, Sensors (optical, proximity, ultrasonic), VFD & Servo drives and safety hardware. Update and integrate the plant-wide PLC and controls as needed.
• Understand and maintain the electrical portion of the manufacturing equipment in the factory, including PLC's, drive systems and controls, gauges, instrumentation.
• Provide calibration procedures and instructions for the above equipment.
• Assist Electricians, Technicians and Process engineers with troubleshooting production lines electrical and process problems. Support company Quality and Manufacturing metrics goals.
• Maintain Manufacturing Equipment and Systems: Understand and maintain the electrical portion of the manufacturing equipment in the factory, including drive systems and controls, gauges, instrumentation, networked data acquisition equipment, and splice machines.
• Maintain Facility Power Distribution: Insure that the plant power distribution system is adequate for current and planned manufacturing activities.
• Recommends and overseas upgrades/improvements specifically focused on automation, process improvements, product quality, equipment reliability, and cost reductions.
• Working with applicable GMP, OSHA, NEC, NFPA, ANSI, and UL standards to ensure personnel, site, and systems safety requirements are met or exceeded.
• Updating production lines schematic and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD and updating calibration spins and technical manuals for Technician's and Electrician's support.
• Update and save the production lines PLC programs on a plant Network drive so that the backup is available when needed.
• Support EH&S Policies: Learn and support company EH&S policies; insure that periodic department safety meetings are held to promote to promote safe work practices. Provide job specific electrical safety training as required.
• Support the use of LEAN Manufacturing tools in all areas of responsibility. LEAN tools should include 5S+1 in Office areas, and TPM on the manufacturing floor.

Requirements:

• Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering; Higher education is a plus
• 10+ years of electrical engineering or electrical maintenance experience in a factory environment.
• Prior supervision/management experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge and/or experience with drive systems, industrial controls, power distribution system, and lighting systems.
• Experience and/or knowledge of calibration methods.
• Familiarity with NEC and OSHA electrical codes.
• Knowledge of equipment preventive and predictive maintenance procedures.
• Strong communication skills, team leadership skills and ability to provide technical leadership.
• Highly self-motivated, organized, with excellent attention to details.
• Knowledge of document control software applications (such as DOCS OPEN).
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel) writing instructions and reports. Drafting experience (AutoCAD or other) would be a plus.

Benefits:

• Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401K+Matching
• PTO
• Bonuses

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