Wieland Group · 1 day ago
Electrical Engineer
Granite City, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expWieland Group is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. They are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support recycling strategies and implement practical solutions in collaboration with maintenance and operations teams.
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Mining
Responsibilities
Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices to create solutions for recycling various materials
Electrical, software design of customized solutions including manufacturing automation and safety systems. Able to maintain project scope, schedules, budgets, and prevent project creep
Support specifying, manufacturing, and validating of systems which include hydraulics, pneumatics, servos, motor drives, relays, communication networks, touchscreens, digital and analog i/o, and robotics
Create documentation such as programming diagrams, network diagrams, and electrical drawings in conjunction with the Industrial Process Engineer. This includes, but not limited to, the creation and/or updating of existing procedures and best practices
Specify, install, and maintain additional data acquisition, monitoring, and reporting solutions to provide accurate information to key stakeholders
Lead projects for continuous improvement including communication and training to all levels of the organization. Perform hands-on tasks when necessary to troubleshoot issues or optimize processing of recycled products. Finding lower cost or shorter time solutions for projects and maintenance parts
Provide technical support and training to Maintenance and Production as needed
Act as liaison for Maintenance and IT in an advisory role to problem solve issues as they arise. Creative thinking and outside the box approaches are encouraged
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience
5 + years of experience as an Electrical Engineer
Strong fundamental knowledge of electrical control and power system design and its application in automated systems
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to coordinate projects between departments and planning a flow of tasks beginning to end
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Ability to communicate at any levels, including explanation of technical information to non-technical employees
Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
Flexible, assertive, stress-tolerant, and optimistic mindset, with a willingness to adapt to evolving project requirements and deadlines
Self-motivated / Autonomous worker
Industrial designs including specification of vision, power, sensor, inspection, and communication systems
Bring extensive repairs to the engineering team for review, discussion, and decision
Proficient with MS Office, Visual Basic, PLC programming Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000 or similar system, AutoCad, Ethernet Networking, SCADA & HMI systems
Understand the 6 types of maintenance
Knowledge of regulatory and safety requirements. Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations throughout the design and production phases
Preferred
Leadership experience demonstrating the ability to drive projects forward a plus
Microsoft SQL and database management knowledge is an added plus
Benefits
Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.
Company
Wieland Group
Wieland Group develops solutions for automotive, electronics, refrigeration, air conditioning, and other industries.
10001+ employees
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