Advanced Electrical Engineer R&D

Support R&D development for Thin Film Technology by designing, implementing, and maintaining electrical control systems across engineering, manufacturing, and technical centers.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to support design and implementation of new and existing processes aimed at improving process capability and product quality/performance
• Specify and provide PLC and programming support for R&D development projects
• Support installation and development of measurement, instrumentation, and inspection systems for R&D and manufacturing process needs
• Help implement R&D project work into global manufacturing facilities
• Collaborate with manufacturing and internal departments to identify process improvement opportunities and define and conduct R&D trials
• Interpret customer requirements, review machine specifications, create electrical drawings, and coordinate with internal or external contractors to meet requirements
• Plan project activities and manage timing and budget while providing regular project updates in both individual work and R&D team settings
• Maintain and plan preventative maintenance for R&D and development center process equipment
• Troubleshoot issues across R&D and development center equipment and processes
• Keep records of electrical drawings and PLC and controls programs
• Conduct and/or participate in risk assessments on new and modified equipment
• Support the facility LOTO program through training and updating LOTO instructions as needed
• Travel domestically and internationally to R&D centers, manufacturing plants, supplier, and customer locations
• Follow NSG/Pilkington safety standards, Standards of Business Conduct, and Code of Ethics
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience: Minimum 3 years with application of electrical controls
• Proficiency in PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting
• Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix platform PLCs
• Experience or knowledge of mechatronics including:
  • Automatic valves
  • Pressure sensors/transducers
  • Closed loop control (heating and cooling applications)
  • Motorized conveyance systems
• Excellent interpersonal relations and communications skills
• Proactive, innovative problem-solving skills
• High energy, self-starting, results-oriented work approach
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR as defined by safety requirements

Technologies

• PLC
• HMI
• Allen-Bradley ControlLogix
• PLC and controls programs
• Automatic valves
• Pressure sensors/transducers
• Closed loop control
• Motorized conveyance systems

Benefits

• 401k
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Company paid holidays
• Paid vacations
• Education assistance

Top Competencies Needed

• Influential: Builds rapport and makes a positive and credible impact
• Customer Focused: Understands internal and external customer needs to ensure solutions, practices, and procedures support customer satisfaction
• Passion for Excellence: Takes personal responsibility and ownership for achieving results and objectives

Additional Requirements

• This position may travel up to 20%