International Paper ยท 9 hours ago
Electrical Engineer
Waterloo, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$108K/yr - $144K/yr
3+ years expInternational Paper is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. They are seeking an Electrical Engineer to maintain and improve electrical systems at their Waterloo plant, focusing on troubleshooting and upgrading electrical components to ensure efficient production.
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Responsibilities
Work closely with a variety of different groups and departments within the Waterloo plant, but will report directly to the Plant General Manager with functional reporting to the Maintenance Manager
Play a critical hands-on role in maintaining and improving the electrical systems that support corrugating and converting operations
Focus on troubleshooting, repairing, and upgrading electrical components and control systems to ensure maximum equipment uptime and safe, efficient production
Coordinate and review vendor equipment, installation and other discipline drawings for operability and maintainability input
Maintain strong safety leadership
Perform professional and more complex electrical engineering work relating to the design of single line, three lines, wiring diagrams and general arrangement in conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits
PLC/HMI controls redesign and upgrades of existing processes
AC motor and servo motor controls redesign and upgrades
Collaborate with multiple departments to resolve technical issues and improve business practices
Work with Robotic Programmers and HMI Programmers to ensure full functionality of the system
Work with IT to resolve ethernet communications issues between machinery and machine components
Assist with new machine start up and commissioning
Conduct Root Cause Counter Measures to continually improve machine reliability and production output
On call troubleshooting as needed
Qualification
Required
BS/BA in Engineering
3+ Years of manufacturing experience
Experience in a heavy industrial environment in operations and/or maintenance
Support safety as a core value
Support the plant efforts to achieve consistent results
Coordinate and review vendor equipment, installation and other discipline drawings for operability and maintainability input
Maintain strong safety leadership
Perform professional and more complex electrical engineering work relating to the design of single line, three lines, wiring diagrams and general arrangement in conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits
PLC/HMI controls redesign and upgrades of existing processes
AC motor and servo motor controls redesign and upgrades
Collaborate with multiple departments to resolve technical issues and improve business practices
Work with Robotic Programmers and HMI Programmers to ensure full functionality of the system
Work with IT to resolve ethernet communications issues between machinery and machine components
Assist with new machine start up and commissioning
Conduct Root Cause Counter Measures to continually improve machine reliability and production output
On call troubleshooting as needed
Preferred
Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial degree preferred
Corrugated packaging manufacturing experience preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-term and Long-term Disability
401(k)
Company-funded retirement contributions
Paid Time Off
Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets
Company
International Paper
International Paper manufactures paper and paper-packaging products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Michael Amick
Senior Vice President, North American Papers, Pulp & Consumer Packaging
Thomas G. Kadien
Sr. Vice President
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