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Bridgestone Americas · 1 day ago

Senior Electrical Engineer

Graniteville, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Bridgestone Americas is a leading tire manufacturer headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for their Aiken County PSR/LTR Plant, responsible for the design, installation, and continuous improvement of machines and controls to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.

Manufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for electrical expertise in single/multiple areas of the plant

Lead continuous improvement and corrective action activities & projects

Provide technical support to internal customers

Manage major projects such as New Machine installation, upgrades, etc. The Projects range from $50K to $1M

Analyze project requirements, identify and address design parameters, engineering challenges and to ensure solutions are implemented accurately, timely and within budget

Oversee project workflow and support internal and external resources to ensure on-time delivery of projects, meeting quality standards and within budget

Ensure all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements, for all activities, are observed and implemented

Create and finalize designs to meet project scope of work and safety requirements, Bill of Materials and spare part requirements

Work closely with Automation Vendors and Manage External Contractors on Installations

Engineering drawing development. (Autodesk products)

Project/Equipment Risk Assessment & Safety Countermeasure Implementation

Hardware design, PLC and HMI programming, VFDs, Servos, Control System Networking & Systems integration

Specification and procurement of electrical hardware and services

Machine FAT, IO check-out, Machine start-up and commissioning

Qualification

PLC programmingElectrical systemsProject managementAllen-Bradley PLCsPower distributionControl System NetworkingResourcefulCritical thinkingProblem solvingTeam playerCommunication skills

Required

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a master's degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience

Strong project management and PLC programming skills

Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, drives & servos and power distribution equipment desired

CAD experience is not required, but engineers are responsible for ensuring that drawings are correct and initiating changes when needed

Preferred

BS in Electrical Engineering and minimum 5 years experience in Electrical Engineering including 'hands on' PLC programming and project management

Working knowledge in writing/developing/programming PLCs and controls design

Strong fundamental knowledge of Industrial controls and electrical systems

Critical thinking with exceptional problem solving skills

Able to work independently and in team environments

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proactive, resourceful & highly motivated with good communication skills and ability to work in high output environment

Team player with the ability to contribute in a matrix environment and to assemble and lead cross-functional teams

Experience specifying, installing, start-up and operation of A/C inverter and servo drives

Working knowledge of Ethernet IP communications

Working knowledge of power distribution equipment including sizing transformers, electrical feeders, and distribution gear for equipment loads from 120V up to 4160V

Working knowledge with SAP for procurement and project cost tracking

Benefits

A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.

The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.

Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.

Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.

A diverse and inclusive team.

Company

Bridgestone Americas

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Bridgestone Americas family of enterprises includes more than 50 production facilities and 55,000 employees throughout the Americas. It is a sub-organization of Bridgestone Corporation.

Founded in 1990

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

10001+ employees