Staff Electrical Engineer

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This is Energizer Holdings, Inc.

Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible. 

Position Summary

As a contributing member of the Engineering team, the Electrical Staff Engineer will work on key business objectives which lead to new or improved battery systems, instructions, materials and/or manufacturing processes to give the facility marketable cost/performance advantages. You will demonstrate mastery in designing and developing electrical systems and equipment, this position will contribute significantly to the technical base of assigned controls projects and provides technical consultation and direction for other Control Engineers. 

Responsibilities

Provide technical services, which may be varied and major in scope and complex in nature.

Design, plan and coordinate major engineering projects and consult on varied projects and problems

Work closely with Value Stream Managers to ensure Operational Performance is met or exceeds Business plan

Play a key role in the development and mentoring of the engineering and maintenance group

Constantly interact with team leaders and value stream managers to ensure daily performance is met

Develop training materials and provide the necessary training for the production assistants to operate and changeover the equipment

Make determinations for equipment, staff, and training needs

Develop strategy for communizing equipment and OEM to reduce Plant complexity and spare parts

Capable of managing new projects/initiatives from beginning to a successful FAT/SAT

Resolve technical problems through interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating systems which have a significant impact on products, processes, and constructions from a cost/performance, environmental, and/or safety perspective

Provide expert engineering advice on existing equipment designs or existing procedures

Generate and evaluates new engineering or technical information which contributes to the technical base of assigned projects.

Provide regular written documentation and oral presentations of progress on engineering assignments

Prepare reports and recommendations to supervisors

Maintain pertinent records, drawings, and files

Prepare Technology Transfer documentation

Accountable for developing and conducting Equipment Validation Plans, including process improvement, equipment development/design, equipment procurement, equipment prove-in, process optimization, cost reduction efforts, financial analyses, as well as utilizing teamwork and other engineering system tools

Participate in LEAN activities for the Value Stream or Equipment Engineering in support of the waste reduction and continuous improvement effort

Provide technical direction setting expertise to engineering managers in the assigned program area and as requested in other areas

Independently recommends projects in the assigned areas

Keep abreast of new developments in technology and engineering specialty areas through professional contacts, technical papers, journals, seminars, etc., and recommends adoption of new innovations when applications are feasible

Participate in safety programs via regular assignments while complying with OSHA and EBC standards, provides input into performance evaluations of related subordinates, collaborates with supervisor, co-workers, and teams to meet departmental and company objectives

Collaborate with vendors to ensure accurate implementation of the design and manages compliance testing of electro-mechanical products

Develop strategies to enhance existing systems and performs regular maintenance checks

Good understanding of modern-day machine controls, including motor control circuits, PLCs, HMI and safety circuits

Capable of supporting advance fault finding above level of maintenance personnel

Able to read and interpret electrical control drawings including PLC programs and ladder logic

What we are looking for

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical or Controls 

Understands both the electrical and mechanical aspects of systems and equipment

10+ years engineering experience; demonstrating progression into more senior level positions in a manufacturing facility

Fault finding/troubleshooting skills, with basic programming skills on PLCs such as Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens and Ladder PLCs

Working knowledge of industrial robots 

Project management and leadership skills

Experience coordinating large scale, complex projects ($1M–$3M) with minimal guidance

Lean manufacturing experience and mindset

What we prefer

Omron experience is a plus

Visual Basic experience a plus

Come join us!

Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Total Rewards Package

The salary range for this position is USD $87,000.00/Yr. - USD $165,400.00/Yr.

Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

Energizer strives to create a supportive work environment centered around colleagues’ professional and personal well-being. Our total rewards package provides comprehensive benefits to attract, retain, and protect our colleagues – including health and welfare insurance, parental leave, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.