What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Engineer Project Leader position at Viking Masek Packaging Technologies?
The Senior Electrical Engineer Project Leader brings specialized technical expertise to the design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and installation of designated equipment as required.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive services for the successful installation, startup, and commissioning of packaging equipment, including travel to customer locations when necessary.
- Conduct thorough machine testing and troubleshooting to ensure the certification of packaging equipment for customer acceptance.
- Lead the design and layout of electrical components and systems for packaging equipment.
- Create detailed electrical component schematic designs, panel layouts, and bills of materials (BOMs).
- Serve as the electrical lead for projects, coordinating assembly operations during equipment construction.
- Develop and implement control programs for electrical components to ensure the proper function of PLCs, HMIs, motion control, and message displays.
- Assist with customer service calls and provide creative and accurate design solutions.
- Effectively communicate electrical design intent to customers and other departments, ensuring fulfillment of requirements.
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve conflicts, address issues, and incorporate suggestions into electrical designs.
- Obtain quotations from vendors and set up parts in the ERP system.
- Maintain electrical documentation and produce timely and detailed reports.
- Demonstrate proficiency in reading electrical schematics and troubleshooting electrical wiring.
- Possess a solid understanding of packaging machines and processes.
- Mentor entry level team members in their work and development.
- Collaborate with others in electrical engineering group to define and maintain standards such as PLC code, component selection, and operator experience.
- Aid in training of new staff members enabling their onboarding process.
- Support department activities during the occasional absence of Electrical Engineering Manager.
Qualifications:
- 10 years of PLC/HMI programming experience, preferably with Allen Bradley and Siemens systems.
- Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively convey design concepts.
- Proficiency in using hand tools and basic electronic measuring devices.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office software, Eplan, AutoCAD, and various Viking Masek systems.
- Knowledge of networking and communication hardware and protocols.
- Education equivalent to a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent training and experience.
Preferable Skills:
- 1-5 years of engineering design experience with packaging equipment.
- Proficient in various programming languages, such as C, C , Java, Python, etc.
Other Miscellaneous Responsibilities:
- Advocate for the Viking Value Proposition in all interactions.
- Attend trade shows as a technical resource when necessary.
- Commit to continuous improvement and industry training.
- Occasionally work in proximity to moving mechanical parts.
- Adhere to company and departmental SOPs and protocols.
- Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot problems.
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to accuracy, accountability, communication, and closure.
- May occasionally travel on company business.
Business Hours: Monday through Friday - 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Based on departmental needs. Travel may be required (can be flexible).
