Electrical Engineering Supervisor at Micromatic LLC – Berne, Indiana

Position Summary

This position requires leadership for the Electrical Engineering group. The position will be responsible to see that the group is properly trained to do their jobs effectively. This position plans and coordinates all projects for Micromatic Products LLC’s Automation equipment product line. This position will assist in the definition of project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility. In addition, design of project goals and gate checks which will determine how success will be measured and tracked. Coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible. Liaison between the project teams and upper management. Prepare and present progress reports and ensure the project is on track for success. Conduct post project evaluations identifying successful and unsuccessful project elements. The position requires advanced knowledge and experience in complex electrical and pneumatic controls design analysis and design of complex machine control software. The position will work with other departments in achieving cost and delivery expectations.

Essential Job Functions

• Staff the Electrical Engineering Group to effectively respond to projected workload.
• Reviews personnel performance and recommends appropriate changes of status.
• Assigns project responsibility based on personnel capability and past performance.
• Directs efforts to assure that the most cost-effective designs commensurate with quality, performance, R&M, safety, and delivery requirements.
• Researches latest controls market offers to assure that our Automation equipment utilizes the leading edge of controls technology.
• Recommends vendor selection based on quality, performance, cost, and delivery.
• Assures complete records of engineering activities and machine project requirements are maintained.
• Administration of the Electrical Engineering R&D function, i.e. budget, qualified personnel, cost of project, records, and performance documentation.
• Perform all functions of a Senior Electrical Engineer
• Ability to perform complete machine control systems designs.
• Ability to perform complete machine control software designs.
• Ability to ensure complete integration of all facets of controls design.
• Ability to lead the controls group and promote ownership and performance to defined targets.
• Ability to apply a cost-conscious approach to systems designs and ensure quality designs are provided that strive to minimize complexity.
• Ability to use good verbal and written communication skills with customers, vendors and other departments.
• Ability to perform Control Project Management responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain Project schedules and performance to targets.
• Ability to demonstrate innovative thinking and promotion of new design practices.
• Ability to and be proficient in all technical writing (procedures, status reports, manuals, etc.)

Education

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

Experience

• 5+ Years in a manufacturing/machine design environment including management duties.

Mandatory Qualification Requirements

• Must be computer literate with advanced knowledge of AutoCAD and a working knowledge in Microsoft Office
• Must have an advanced knowledge of PLC programming/software and a basic knowledge computer languages/software, function chart programming, HMI software, R&M plans and CE requirements.
• Blueprint reading and interpretation.
• Knowledge of NFPA Standards, ISO 9000 requirements, and Quality System requirements is a plus.
• Must possess strong inter-personal, leadership, and organizational skills.