Electrical Project Engineer

For more than 15 years, Taghleef Industries, Inc. has built a reputation as one of the world's largest and most recognized industry leaders in specialty BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) films.

Electrical Project Engineer

The Electrical Project Engineer at Taghleef Industries, Inc. will play a crucial role in our continuous improvement efforts and production development, leading new innovative capital projects. This position requires a blend of technical expertise in industrial electrical power distribution systems and operations, as well as project management skills to introduce state-of-the-art technologies and equipment into the company.

This individual will be responsible for developing and maintaining electrical distribution systems for 13 KV, 2.4 KV, and 480 V industrial applications, as well as leading the introduction of state-of-the-art technologies, work systems, equipment, and new products into the company.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support infrastructure, system, and other regional process engineering projects related to the improvement of production processes.
• Perform system calculations and studies for electrical power systems including load flow, voltage drop, motor starting, short circuit studies, relay coordination studies and Arc Flash studies
• Review and check all assigned power installation drawings for compliance.
• Develop technical specifications to support the selection of major electrical equipment.
• Facilitate power quality studies, capacity studies, remediation of failed equipment, short circuit and load coordination studies and control system strategies.
• Apply design knowledge in power distribution, grounding, lighting, control systems and equipment specification and selection in accordance with current National Electric Code and NFPE70E.
• Studying technical feasibility and capital cost of proposed changes.
• Preparing a design basis for projects, based on engineering studies, high-end computer modeling and simulation, economic evaluations, and consultations with Manufacturing, Research & Development, and other contributing groups.
• Providing the necessary project documentation to run the project to approved budget/scope of work.
• Reviewing technical documents, equipment standards, and performance for compliance with engineering principles, customer requirements, and related specifications.
• Leading new equipment start-ups in the production plants and training the production teams.
• Solving equipment problems working closely with production staff on new or existing operations.
• Supporting new equipment installation qualifications, continuous improvement activities, and resin formulations development.
• Improving key performance metrics (i.e. Operations rate, yield, etc.).
• Specifying and conducting acceptance tests on equipment purchased from vendors.
• Implementing lean manufacturing techniques and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Providing day-to-day production support.
• Performing other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements:

• BS in Electrical Engineering required; Master's in Electrical Engineering highly preferred (Chemical Engineering, or Industrial Mechanical Engineering considered with the right experience).
• 5+ years of electrical design/engineering or project management experience in manufacturing desired.
• 1-2 years' electrical design experience preferred.
• Prior experience in plastics extrusion manufacturing preferred.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma certification and/or equivalent experience preferred.
• Polymer background preferred.
• Strong leadership and result-driven skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities, including summarizing and presenting data.
• Ability to effectively diagnose and solve problems independently and within team settings.
• Creativity and initiative in attacking and seeking out improvement opportunities.
• Ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives and goals.
• Excellent written/verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to work with teams across departments and plants, as well as with customers.
• Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Autodesk ACAD, and discipline-specific software applications.
• Ability to work in a safe manner and wear all required PPE.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Taghleef is a Drug-Free Workplace - Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Taghleef offers a solid track record of growth and expansion in the food packaging industry, as well as a competitive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, health/prescription, dental and vision insurance, both short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, additional life insurance amounts available including spouse and dependent child coverage through payroll deductions, flexible spending accounts, company-funded health savings accounts, fitness reimbursement, tuition assistance, and 401(k) with a company match.

Taghleef Industries, Inc., is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.