Electrical Engineer

Electrical EngineerDanville, VA 24541Full TimeMust-HavesPLC experience - Programming and TroubleshootingAbility to be onsite in Danville, Virginia fulltime for this roleAt least 2 years of experience working in Electrical EngineeringManufacturing experience or related industry experienceBachelors Degree in Electrical EngineeringNice-To-HavesAbility to interpret & create technical CAD drawings & schematics.Primary Purpose of Position:Assist & lead to ensure equipment complies with all safety, environmental & other regulatory compliances.Track engineering expense & capital budgeting compliance.Assist to ensure the proper design, installation, modification & maintainability of new & existing plant equipment, buildings & facilities.Assist engineering & maintenance to provide the necessary support to the production organization in order to promote the production of the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost.Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Perform activities involving continuous improvement tools, analysis of product irregularities, recommending solutions & facilitating cost down initiatives related to improving product costs. These duties would include assisting in training & instruction of appropriate team members & day-to-day floor supportIdentify unacceptable performance through data gathering &/or analysis & technical knowledge of the product & process including waste.Provide support to Prepare cost estimates, financially justify project, prepare budgets, review design, supervise installation & commissioning. Researches new equipment, systems & processes to advance plant operations on smaller projectsProvide support to ensure safety, environmental & other regulatory compliances by working with appropriate associates on EHS issues, following the implementation of MSR's & continually improving the communication across all relevant departments.Assist in contractor management processes & periodically audit contractor's work to ensure that safe work practices & standard operating procedures are followed.Education: Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering requiredExperience:· 2 + years experience working with multi-disciplinary engineering & maintenance associates to achieve cost effective goals.· PLC Experience· Equipment design experience & project engineering or project management role is preferredSkills:Ability to use appropriate computer-based technology, program & debug programming languages & troubleshoot machine problems.Ability to understand & design modern safety control systems.Ability to understand electrical diagrams & some knowledge in design electrical control systems.Ability to interpret & create technical CAD drawings & schematics.