Electrical/Mechanical Engineer

Ametsa PackagingParis, TX

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Job Description

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification (preferred but not always required).

5+ years of experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or engineering environment.
Strong knowledge of electromechanical systems, automation, PLC programming, and control systems.
Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining mechanical and electrical systems, such as motors, conveyors, gearboxes, circuit breakers, and wiring.
Proficiency in using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) for designing or updating mechanical/electrical layouts.
Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance systems.

Experience leading or supporting capital projects, machinery installations, or system upgrades.
Understanding of safety and compliance standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, NEC).
Ability to analyze system failures and implement root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions.
Knowledge of communication standards common to industrial control environments (e.g., RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, Ethernet IP)

Knowledge and experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems and associated control devices
Proficient in the use of tools and equipment common to the trade
Expert electrical troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment ranging from 24VDC to 480VAC.
Advanced PLC, Electrical Controls, VFD, and servo systems experience
Strong mechanical background with the ability to assemble, repair, and modify equipment.
Automation experience. Basic troubleshooting skills, minor program adjustments, and adding assorted switched programming of VFDs.
Ability to operate power tools and other shop equipment
Responsible for mechanical and electrical assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and modification of control systems used in automated machinery
Performs maintenance service and repairs on production equipment, including preventative maintenance
Set up and programming of PLCs, variable frequency, and servo drives
Set up and programming of operator interface devices
Assembly and wiring of electrical control panels and machinery
Generation of electrical schematics and support documentation
Employs safe work practices such as lockout out tagout, ladder safety, safe use of power tools, etc.

Soft Skills & Other Requirements:

Project Management experience. Able to provide timelines and resources necessary for the project.
Displays attention to detail and is accurate and disciplined
Must be able to follow through on all tasks and projects with limited supervision
Ability to work as part of a team and independently when needed
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team.
Good communication skills for interfacing with production, maintenance, and external vendors.
Willingness to work on-site, possibly in rotating shifts, and be available for emergency support or on-call duties if required.

Schedule:

Work Location: In person

Requirements

Requires 5+ years of experience in the industrial manufacturing field or in a related area
5+ years electrical troubleshooting and system diagnostics
Comprehensive understanding of Electro-mechanical components and their function(s) in automated manufacturing equipment

Benefits

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