What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Precision Castparts Corp.?
Position Summary :
Under general supervision and with some latitude for unreviewed action, applies electrical theory and related knowledge to test and modify developmental or operational electrical machinery and electrical control equipment and circuitry by performing the following duties. You will apply applicable engineering knowledge from cumulation training and hands on experience to technical projects while and finding innovative and cost-effective means to improve safety, quality, and delivery.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities :
Other duties may be assigned. In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of Company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives .
- Prepares designs for new equipment for review; prepares designs for modifications to existing equipment as required.
- Uses CAD software to document control designs through schematics, single line drawings and panel layouts.
- Works closely with Maintenance and Production Departments to evaluate problems encountered with the equipment and to assist with the solutions required to resolve the problems.
- Works in concert with plant Maintenance Supervisors to support and train plant maintenance electricians. Training includes scheduling, determining the content of each training session and providing information to conduct training sessions.
- Directs and coordinates fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
- Assists in implementation of controls for new equipment and the upgrade of controls for existing equipment; also in the implementation of data collection projects.
- Programs PLC and Human Machine Interface devices on Siemens S7, WINCC and Allen Bradley RS Logix, with RS View, at the direction of Electrical Engineers.
- Troubleshoots equipment as requested by plant Maintenance Supervisors.
- Interfaces with vendors to determine the best equipment to use to keep the company's equipment at the forefront of technology.
- Diagnoses cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and performs preventative and corrective maintenance.
- Plans, directs, and records periodic electrical testing, and recommends or initiates modification or replacement of equipment which fails to meet acceptable operating standards.
- Provides assistance to the Plant Engineer on major projects such as expansion of facilities, acquisition and installation of capital equipment, major repairs and overhauls, plant layout changes, and other related matters as directed.
- Responsible to select, adapt and implement solutions to a wide range and variety of problems using logical and analytical engineering techniques that align with best practices.
Required Skills :
Experience & Education :
Physical Demands :
The physical demands 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Shultz Steel Company is an equal opportunity employer. The company's policy and practice is to provide equal employment opportunities and to assure those opportunities, without regard to age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, gender, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation including gender identity or gender expression, religion, (including religious dress and religious grooming), mental or physical disability, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, reproductive decision making, or any other status protected by applicable local, state or federal anti-discrimination laws.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Salary : $71,700 - $125,000
