Electrical Engineer, ABS
Function Tech, R&D and Engineering Relocation Available Yes Position Type Full Time
Overview / Job Summary
Commonwealth Rolled Products is a leading manufacturer of Aluminum rolled products for the Automotive, Commercial, and Industrial markets. The Company operates its production facility in Lewisport, KY with the support of an Automotive Innovation Center for R&D,  Sales and Field Service in Madison Heights (DET), and Inside Sales in the Cleveland, OH area.
Our production facility is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the Maintenance & Engineering team.  The purpose of this role is to execute Electrical and Automation (E&A) parts of projects, plan, manage, and implement capital, maintenance and upgrade projects to continuously improve the E&A and controls equipment in the Automotive Body Sheet (ABS) area, achieving specified measurable results, following all Commonwealth Rolled Products policies and governmental regulations.
Responsibilities Include
• Comply with all safety standards and regulations.
• Indpendently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications to E&A equipment, such as PLC’s, drives, , etc., utilizing lean manufacturing techniques.
• Assist and lead maintenance in diagnosing equipment problems and recommend methods to prevent reoccurrence of these issues to improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs in the CALP and Wide Cold Mill (WCM).
• Analyze and diagnose root causes of problems and failures recommending and providing solutions to maximize uptime.
• Identify potential problems or opportunities related to the proper and cost effective operation and maintenance of processes to reduce costs and increase throughput.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing tasks, promoting open communication with peers and providing updates to direct management.
• Develop and maintain check-lists for safety systems to guarantee optimal safety system operation.
• Provide and maintain a back-up system for the automation software (PLC and PC) for the plant.
• Maintain the integrity of engineering drawings files, projects, equipment archives, and updating any deficiencies that are discovered.
• Apply lean manufacturing techniques.
• Create contract specifications for E&A projects with regard of maximal safety, minimal downtime and optimal performance and life span of machines.
• Maintain compliance with all company and governmental regulations.
• Define the (E&A) norms for the plant (PLC, HMI, Hardware, etc.)
• Define the network layout for process networks and the interface to the plant network in cooperation with IT.
• Build effective partnerships with plant personal through the implementation of small capital projects.
• Provide technical assistance and training to all applicable personnel regarding electrical systems and functions.
• Optimize performance of (E&A) installations
• Interact with vendors, customers, contractors and employees at all levels of the organization; able to make decisions "under fire."
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Required Qualifications
• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automated or Application Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of applicable experience in PLC System Automation.
• Capable to understand and modify L1 Software on the automation platforms in use at Aleris (Siemens S7, Rockwell, SMS Siemag X-pack, servo systems, ProBAS, …).
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, analytical skills, good PC skills, and project management skills.
• Must work well in a team environment and possess good leadership skills.
• Good mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
• Experience working in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Good methodical aptitude for troubleshooting equipment and related issues.
• Ability to prepare and/or modify Electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, charts, and graphs.
• Ability to provide technical training to all applicable personnel regarding electrical systems and functions.
• Ability to perform CAD with AutoCad software.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Proven negotiating, interpersonal and both written and verbal communication skills.
• Some travel may be required.
Commonwealth Rolled Products is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Our HR teams will reach out to the applicants who met the qualifications and most closely aligned with requirements of the positions.
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