Electrical Engineer - Manufacturing

Company Overview

Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) is a dynamic multinational organization that prides itself on its corporate culture of a family atmosphere that meets high achieving company performance. We are known for our competitive salaries and benefits packages and our emphasis on putting people first. Founded in 1982, and now grown to over $1.5B in sales worldwide, IPG focuses on growth through organic and strategic means. Our diversified product lines support our mission to be the world leader in packaging and protective solutions. Come join the IPG family today! Find out more at our website.

Position Purpose

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for assisting and supporting Engineering and Maintenance activities as they relate to the production and operation process. This encompasses designing and planning of job estimates, requisitioning parts, assisting with scheduling of corrective and preventive maintenance and being able to utilize the work order/PM system and AutoCAD as necessary.

Essential Duties

• Generation and maintenance of drawings, schematics, and project documentation.
• Track costs associated with project design and part procurement.
• Provide general engineering and design support for a wide range of activities.
• Review, prioritize and schedule work orders and up/down time PM's auditing work order completion and effectiveness.
• Assist Maintenance Manager with root cause analysis, data collection and summary reporting.
• Provide project and work order schedules for in-house personnel and/or contractors as needed; attaching all documentation, i.e., drawings, schematics, service reports, software programming, etc. as required to complete tasks.
• Assist with planning and coordinating plant shut-down activities to best utilize manpower within the timeframe provided.
• Ensure work order documentation is complete and accurate upon closing so the historical data will be relevant for future planning activities and enter all work order based inventory transactions.
• Evaluate safety and environmental compliance as they relate to the process and projects assigned.
• Establish and coordinate the maintenance and service schedule, and supply of materials required to maintain machines and equipment in the prescribed condition.
• Coach manufacturing personnel to operate equipment efficiently minimizing or eliminating waste generation.
• Develop, implement, and communicate work instructions, procedures and other documentation as necessary to support assigned projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 3-5 years of documented Engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Excellent problem solving capability and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Creative mindset with attention to detail of process, product and material design
• PLC Programming experience, Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley RSLogix 500, 5000 preferred
• Human/Machine interface software experience, iFix, FactoryView, Panelview preferred
• Experience with AC and DC Drives, Servo Drives, motion control
• AutoCAD or Cad software experience required
• Solid understanding of fluid control, pneumatic and hydraulic
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Good organizational skills including ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Maintenance scheduling/planner software experience a plus
• Experience with Fanuc robots is a plus