Electrical Engineer - Albany International Corp.

The Electrical Engineer will work as a member of the Maintenance group and support the Maintenance Manager with scheduling resources, maintenance, design construction, installation and upgrade of automated and/or electrical systems throughout the facility. Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills are essential.



He/she is also responsible for assisting in the continuous improvement of the on-staff electricians by performing activities such as on-site training, coordination of training by outside experts, assisting with documentation creation, etc.





SAFETY AND PROCEDURES


· Follow all publicized safety policies/procedures and JIBS applicable to the job.

· Use appropriate PPE that has been identified on the Hazard Analysis for the department/role.

· Attend and participate in all safety training, safety meetings, audits and Behavior Based Safety programs assigned.

· Report all safety hazards observed. If capable, correct the safety hazard identified.







ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS


· Must demonstrate good hands-on ability and also be familiar with modern PLC’s like Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron, Modicon and Servo Motors/Motion Control

· Good trouble shooting skills required to help resolve problems with custom electrical control equipment

· May direct activities of one or more technicians or co-op students

· Generates technical reports

· Generates ideas for electrical control systems to improve existing processes

· Delivers written and/oral presentations

· Conducts Calibration of equipment

· Ability to train other personnel

· Ability to independently design electrical controls and panels (UL508) is preferred



· Design and coordinate fabrication of power and control systems for manufacturing equipment

· Documents electrical control designs, algorithms and programs such that the equipment can be readily understood and serviced by other electrical engineers and technicians

· Gathers and interprets data

· Uses knowledge and understanding of the Process equipment to suggest solutions to problems encountered in operating and controlling such equipment.

· Exercises judgment on the progress of the work and makes suggestions of technical alternatives as needed

· Leads, plans, conducts, schedules and coordinates small projects





REQUIREMENTS



Required Skills:

· Competent in Motion control in a Factory environment

· Ability to program PLC equipment and HMI (Citect strongly preferred)

· Competent in AutoCAD Electrical

· Ability to direct internal and external support including electrical contractors.

· Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Outlook

· Ability to work independently or as part of a team environment at all levels

· Strong Problem-solving skills


Required Experience:

· > 5yrs Previous technical work experience required


Education Requirements:

High School Diplomar College diplomar Bachelor Degreex Masters degreer


Field of Study:

Electrical Engineering Discipline

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled