Engineer III - Electrical

Engineer III - Electrical

The Electrical Engineer III will provide electrical engineering expertise and project leadership for the development and commercialization of new processes, process improvements and technical systems. The Electrical Engineer III is responsible for providing leadership with respect to design and development of manufacturing equipment and processes while supporting continuous improvement efforts as it relates to equipment reliability, equipment standards, and procedures.

Essential Accountabilities:

• Coordinate activities, as required, to ensure that a safe and healthful environment is provided for all employees and compliance to all government regulations and corporate policies are maintained with respect to equipment and process design. This includes leading design safety reviews as required.
• Develop expertise and provide technical direction to ensure process designs conform to sanitary standards and have the capability to produce products that meet customer and business requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership with regards to electrical design of components, equipment, and processes through the utilization of engineering principles, commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Provide leadership and technical expertise to drive global continuous improvement in the areas of safety, quality, cost and asset management.
• Participate in, and lead as appropriate, the development and commercialization of new processes, process improvement initiatives and technical systems to meet business objectives.
• Provide technical expertise in the development of new processes in support of new product development requested by Marketing and Contract Sales Business Units.
• Provide leadership with respect to developing and fostering relationships with key equipment suppliers to provide Rockline with a distinct technical advantage.
• Provide technical support for the following activities as requested: Global Engineering budget process, capital budget process, capital request justification and submission, management of capital projects.
• Participate in the development, implementation and conformance to financial policies, technical guidelines and internal controls.
• Provide support to purchasing by providing equipment specifications and/or requirements, resolve equipment or parts issues, and realize cost savings opportunities with equipment vendors or parts suppliers.
• Supervise junior Engineering associates, monitoring and guiding their performance and development.
• Communicate fully with seniors, subordinates, and others who have the need to know. Communications should be prompt, complete, candid and clear.
• Demonstrate commitment to Rockline's RRITE Values of Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.
• Associates have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a safe manner. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of each associate's essential accountabilities.
• Contribute to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related work, as needed or requested.

This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive (A safety-sensitive position is one in which the associate's inability or impaired ability to perform their job-related tasks could result in a direct threat to the associate's safety or the safety of others).

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with a minimum of 7 years applicable industry experience; or a minimum of 10 years demonstrable, applicable industry experience with a lesser amount of formal education.
• Recognition as a technical expert in engineering with a broad expertise of interest to the company.
• Comprehensive understanding of all Electrical Codes of practice, NEC and OSHA requirements.
• Proficient in equipment design and specifications of complex PLC, servo and robotic equipment including Rockwell, RS Logix 5000, RS Logix Batch, Allen-Bradley and/or Bosch/Rexroth programming.
• Advanced computer skills including MS Excel, Word, Power Point, Project and AutoCad or equivalent.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate utilizing written, verbal and interpersonal skills across all levels of an organization.
• Must be well organized with the ability to support and participate as the lead electrical engineer on multiple projects and tasks concurrently.
• Ability to obtain a passport and to travel domestically and internationally.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to communicate face-to-face and over the phone
• Occasional lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Frequent standing/walking. Occasional sitting, bending, twisting, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling and reaching.
• Repetitive hand and foot movement.
• Work environment includes occasional noise >85db, hot and cold temperatures.
• Requires ability to read, write, calculate and analyze.
• Requires good visual acuity with depth perception and color vision.

Work Environment:

• Office
• Production

FLSA Status: Exempt

Grade: 13

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities