Electrical Automation Engineer

Price Industries Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Suwanee, GA to improve the manufacturing systems, workflows, and continuous improvement culture for our plant. This Electrical Engineer will support the development and implementation of electrical systems for both new and existing products. They will lead the automation, controls, and monitoring solution improvements throughout the manufacturing facility to optimize, improve and grow our capabilities. The position will have a key role in the development, implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization of manufacturing equipment and automated systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the electrical design and implementation of new and existing manufacturing cells, equipment, and processes

• Assist with identifying, evaluating, and justifying automation and capital equipment opportunities, including ROI analysis

• Develop basic electrical designs, schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and electrical documentation for manufacturing applications

• Support the integration and commissioning of new machinery, automation, robotics, sensors, controls, and monitoring systems

• Identify and implement solutions for constraints to increase productivity, reduce costs and improve cycle time

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and other machine control systems

• Assist with the selection and integration of electrical components, sensors, motors, drives, PLCs, HMIs, safety devices, and other control components

• Develop and implement standardized work procedures for manufacturing and assembly operations

• Develop and implement machine monitoring systems to collect & visualize data on production, equipment performance, downtime, and personnel performance

• Support automation projects to improve manufacturing productivity, safety, efficiency and capacity

• Help develop and maintain manufacturing metrics to identify and establish performance expectations

• Provide documentation support as required for manufacturing

• Work with equipment suppliers to develop specifications and support equipment installation and commissioning.

• Aid in capital equipment projects from concept through to production release.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, or a related field

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, automation, controls, or industrial electrical engineering role

• Demonstrated ability to successfully support and implement project plans.

• Understanding of electrical systems, industrial controls, and automation principles

• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment documentation

• Basic understanding of PLC and HMI programming and troubleshooting

• Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks.

• Demonstrated problem solving and analytic skills.

• Ability to work hands-on with manufacturing equipment and troubleshoot issues in a production environment

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in sheet metal fabrication, welding, or metal product manufacturing

• Prior work in a team environment that utilizes Lean Manufacturing tools.

• Ability to research and identify commercially available equipment and process solutions.

• Strong organizational & interpersonal skills.

• Excellent written, communication and presentation skills.

• Strong understanding of material and labor costing.

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