Electrical (Controls) Engineer

We are seeking an innovative, self-directed, ideal team player. This individual can identify and prioritize, within a team, the workload, and resources necessary to resolve problems and continually improve production lines in an asphalt roofing manufacturing facility. The Electrical Engineer will provide support by optimizing the efficiency and reliability of new and existing asphalt processing and web handling production processes including migration of Siemens 505 series PLC’s to Step 7 PLC’s. If you consider yourself a multitasker, eager to investigate changes and problems, and someone who breaks down barriers between departmental walls to over communicate when feasible, then this fast paced, highly visible engineering position deserves your application!Â
This well compensated salaried position is part of the Engineering Department. The incumbent will workday shift, Monday-Friday; however, additional extended hours may occasionally be required, including on-call coverage. Other duties may also be assigned.
Summary of Essential Job Functions

A successful candidate must have the motivation to excel in each essential function described herein. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform these essential functions.

• Stay Safe. Take responsibility for your safety, the safety of your co-workers, and the safety of your designs and projects. Perform all work in a safe manner, report all unsafe conditions, work practices, and work-related injuries so that corrective action can be promptly initiated.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the Manufacturing Playbook and Playlist. Support and apply the Playbook/Playlist in all areas.
• Troubleshoots PLC and HMI programs, instrumentation, and drives on the production lines with an analytical systems-based approach.
• Analyzes data to identify where quantifiable improvements will have the most impact in a rapidly changing manufacturing environment and manage those identified improvements at a multi production line, high speed asphalt roofing manufacturing facility.Â
• Identifies gaps in automation deployment and programs and/or works with TAMKO’s Plant Systems team to implement improvements in PLC programs.

• Facilitates change management and sustainment documentation such as engineering drawings, manuals, troubleshooting guides, process flow diagrams, and spare parts lists.
• Performs electrical and controls layouts, updates and creates electrical drawings in CAD or other electrical drawing software.

• Works cooperatively with a cross functional team of Engineers, Operations, and Maintenance personnel, understanding the needs of each department’s primary focus.
• Mentors and assists with the training of controls and other plant personnel.
• Analyzes operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• Improves current manufacturing systems and reliability of electrical, controls systems on machinery which is exposed to abrasive materials.
• Maintains awareness of new capabilities and technologies as they relate to controls, drives, and web handling. When applicable, lead the implementation and adoption of new technologies.
• Flexible and adaptive, able to thrive in a fast-changing environment, implementing solutions rapidly without cutting corners.
• Assumes role as project manager for installation of improvement projects.
  • Write project specifications for vendor bids, including project scope development.
  • Provide appropriate project justification and cost-benefit analysis as necessary for project proposals.
  • Coordinate with cross functional teams in the design, planning, installation, and commissioning phases
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an engineering field from an accredited university (Electrical, Electro-Mechanical, or Controls Engineering Preferred) AND 3 years professional experience.
• Extensive background in PLC code development.
• Experience with motion control systems using VFDs and Servos (Siemens preferred.)
• Electrical distribution troubleshooting and design experience, understanding NEC.
• HMI programming experience (Aveva preferred.)
• Knowledgeable user of AutoCAD Electrical and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to effectively present and communicate work to plant management, peers, and maintenance/operations personnel.
• Apply principles of mathematics, statistics, and engineering to resolve recurring process issues.
• Empowered, self-directed individual who is capable of prioritizing workload and resources to provide the most benefit to the production process.

Preferred Experience – Not required for application but will benefit consideration:

• Field service engineering or technician background preferred.
• System integration of third-party equipment and programming.
• Archestra System Platform.
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with process control and PID tuning.
• HMI programming experience (Wonderware preferred)
• Experience in roofing manufacturing or web process handling
• Machine Vision or Vision Inspection Systems installation and programming experience
• Experience with IIOT Devices

Physical Requirements/Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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• Work duties will be divided between an office environment and the production floor. Employee will be required to wear all plant-mandatory PPE when on production floor, including hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots, ear protection, and face covering as per CDC and State guidelines .
• Safety is a Top Priority – Employee is responsible not only for his/her safety but also for the safety of peers.
• Production facility is a 24/7 operation, and as such, the role may require occasional extended-hour days to aide in troubleshooting, project implementation and/or training. Plant management works with employees to ensure adequate comp time is provided when the situation arises.
• Production facility is prone to temperature fluctuations according to ambient seasonal changes.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to position himself/herself to operate, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or or maintain heavy plant equipment. This may require climbing stairs/ladders, bending, kneeling, crawling, and/or stooping. The employee must be able to inspect equipment and detect equipment malfunctions, as well as utilize tools to repair and maintain equipment.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Â
• This job is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes, odors, or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme heat, vibration, and confined spaces. The employee is occasionally exposed to acidic or caustic chemicals. A respirator may be required at times. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, with hearing protection provided.

Competencies

To be successful in this role, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Customer Service - manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Oral Communication - speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Planning/Organizing - prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Initiative - volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
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In addition to an attractive wage, this position offers a competitive benefits package including Group Health and Life Insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance, a Flexible Benefits Plan, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match, a Profit Sharing Retirement Plan, and other benefits.Â

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