Electrical Engineering Technician - EET

Electrical Engineering Technician - EET

Indiana Packers Corporation Delphi, Indiana

Summary:

The Electrical Engineering Technician (EET) is an advanced level of electrical and technical support in the plant. The EET provides technical leadership, coaching and clear direction to assist with electrical maintenance issues. This position also provides advance technical support and implementation of complicated control systems. These support and development tasks are to meet customer demand, solve technical problems and meet production goals. The EET supports electrical maintenance with technical support, installation and maintenance of control systems for the facility, equipment and machinery.

Responsibilities:

• Work with maintenance and technicians to monitor and troubleshoot problems.
• Complete controls and electrical projects to update and upgrade existing systems.
• Partner with engineering staff on larger capital projects for new equipment and facility expansion.
• Support and upgrade security camera and access control systems.
• Driving continuous improvement activities to eliminate waste, especially as related to maintenance downtime, improved safety, work practices, and employee involvement.
• Work with a variety of internal and external groups to understand their key issues, equipment, and assist with improvements.
• Update schematics to reflect changes in the electrical distribution and control systems.
• Provide necessary updates to involved team members and increase project awareness.
• Perform other tasks or duties as required or needed.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in electrical technology through an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) approved program AND 3+ years of experience in an industrial environment OR
• 5+ years of heavy industrial experience as an electrical technician with PLC and HMI; including Allen Bradley, Siemens and other processors.
• May also consider a recent graduate in Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET).
• Working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC).
• Rapid troubleshooting skills for a variety of electrical systems.
• Experience with electrical distribution and control systems.
• Understanding of network protocols; serial, Ethernet and device networking.
• Experience with PLC and HMI; including Allen Bradley, Siemens and other processors.
• Proficiency with MS Office and similar office software.
• Ability to work with team members of all levels.
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Physical Demands: The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 90 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

OUR COMPANY: INDIANA PACKERS CORPORATION

Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is a fully integrated retail, food service and private label producer of fresh and processed meats company. IPC is majority owned, by Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan's largest trading company with more than 60,000 team members. As a company, we are growing; in the past five years, we've grown by more than 50% to almost 3,000 team members with 4 primary processing facilities. We value diversity, innovation, collaboration and those passionate about their jobs. Are you ready to step up to the challenge of launching your career with Indiana Packers?

BENEFITS

We reward our team members with compensation and benefits above the competition, including three health care options (including an HSA), two dental options, two vision options, a very competitive 401(k) plan (with two different company match components), and several other supplemental benefits (including a generous tuition reimbursement program). Relocation assistance many be available for qualified candidates.

OUR COMMUNITY: GREATER LAFAYETTE, INDIANA

Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana is in a prime location with easy and quick access to Chicago, Illinois and Indianapolis, Indiana. The area is home to Purdue University, ranked as the fifth best public university in the country according to the Wall Street Journal (2019). Two of the top five high schools in the state are located here, helping to fuel a great place to live for our team members with families. With an abundance of strong educational systems and a less than average cost of living, there is a lot to like about the area.

The city has also been recognized by Forbes Magazine as the #2 Small City for Business and careers. With a combined population of roughly 150,000, Lafayette/West Lafayette offers metropolitan amenities while maintaining its small-town charm. If you enjoy a larger city experience, you can be in downtown Indianapolis in an hour and downtown Chicago in two hours!

EOE, including Disability/Veteran

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