Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

Essential Functions:

• Provide technical expertise to the R&D team to support the design and implementation of new and existing processes to improve process capability and product quality/performance
• Specify and provide PLC, servo controls, and other programming support for R&D development processes
• Support implementation of R&D projects into global manufacturing facilities
• As a global R&D team, work closely with manufacturing, and other internal departments to identify process improvement opportunities and define/conduct R&D trials
• Interpret customer requirements, review machine specifications, create electrical drawings, and work with internal/external contractors to meet those requirements
• Work individually and in an R&D team environment to plan project activities, control timing and budget, and provide regular project updates on R&D project activity
• Specify and support installation of measurement, instrumentation, and inspection systems required for R&D development activities
• Plan preventative maintenance activities on the R&D development process equipment
• Provide corrective maintenance to resolve issues with R&D and development center equipment and processes
• Keep record of electrical drawings and PLC and controls programs
• Conduct or participate in risk assessments on new and modified equipment
• Maintain LOTO instructions for the PB2 development furnace and process equipment, review annually, and update as needed
• Able to travel domestically and internationally to R&D centers, manufacturing plants, supplier, and customer locations
• Adherence to the NSG/Pilkington safety standards
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Additional Functions:

• Advise automotive tooling group on heating and create tool heat schematics for New Model programs

Scope:

• Participates in, and supports, global R&D development projects
• Partners with automotive, as required, to provide technical support for press-bend furnace controls

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Influential – Builds rapport and makes a positive and credible impact
• Customer Focused – Actively seeks to understand internal and external customer needs and ensures solutions, practices and procedures are designed to assure customer satisfaction
• Passion for Excellence – Takes personal responsibility and ownership for achieving results and objectives

Qualifications Required: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience with application of electrical controls in a manufacturing environment
• Programming experience with A-B line of PLCs and controls

Other Requirements:

• Proactive, innovative problem-solving skills
• High energy, self-starting individual with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in MS-Office applications and other software applications
• Excellent interpersonal relations and communications skills
• Proficient in the English language (verbal and written)
• Must possess and maintain valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR as defined by safety requirements
• This position may travel up to 15%

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We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance

NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply.  Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin.  Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.

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