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Electrical Engineer
Job description
Position Summary: As an Electrical/Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for project-based design of electrical schematics, programming PLC/HMI, and debug of manufacturing equipment from start to finish, as well as manufacturing support through troubleshooting assistance and continuous improvement projects.
Essential Job Functions include:
- Design, implement, and troubleshoot PLC/HMI programs using primarily GE/Emerson and Siemens hardware and software.
- Use AutoCAD Electrical to design and modify electrical machine schematics including 480VAC 3 phase distribution, safety systems, communication wiring, and low voltage signals.
- Support the manufacturing floor through means of troubleshooting and developing & applying continuous improvements projects.
- Support control systems for automated equipment including but not limited to rolling mills, robotic welding cells, presses and deburr machines.
- Work on equipment that use variable frequency drives, servos, vision, hydraulic & pneumatic actuators, and various sensors.
- Implement corrective actions/8D FRM tasks in response to quality alerts.
- Work with a cross-functional engineering and manufacturing team.
Requirements
Position Skills and Experience Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
* Education/Experience  o Engineering or Engineering Technology Degree from an accredited institution with 0-3 years of professional engineering experience <OR>  o 2-year Technical Degree with a minimum of 5 years applicable experience <OR>  o Journeyman card with a minimum of 3 years applicable experience* Familiarity with AutoCad (2-D)* Previous experience with the design, programming and troubleshooting of robotic machinery is preferred.* Minimum level of experience with Industrial machine control systems to include:  o PLC Programming, Safety controls, high voltage systems, motion control, robotics, vision, etc.* Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
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1900 Hayes Avenue, Grand Haven, Michigan 49417, United States
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We are thinkers, believers and doers. At Shape, we don’t see the norm as our limit; we look at it as our opportunity to push limits and tradition. As a chance to bring something new to our customers, associates and communities. Ignite a career where you can be INVENTIVE, CONNECTED and YOU. Discover opportunities at shapecorp.com/careers. INTEGRATED ENGINEERING As a full service, tier-one supplier, our teams design, engineer, test and analyze metal and plastic automotive components and systems. Shape solutions provide automotive OEMs with lightweight impact energy management and body structure components that meet both customer requirements and global regulations. ADVANCED MANUFACTURING Each day we manufacture products that solve customer challenges, meet global regulations and create a workplace where each associate makes a difference. Process and material advancements position us as a pioneer in custom roll forming and specialists in injection molding, welding, stamping and aluminum processing.