Lead Electrical Engineer

Modis
Des moines, IA
10 May 2024

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Akkodis is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for a Lead Electrical Engineer position with a client located in Des Moines, IA. The individual selected will be responsible for leading, planning, organizing, and controlling major cross-functional projects. Experience in project management and power distribution systems is required.

Job Title: Lead Electrical Engineer, Direct Hire

Salary Range: $110K - $120K (+15% Annual Bonus)

Industry: Manufacturing

Location: On-Site, Des Moines, IA

Responsibilities:
  • Determines method of research for the planning, design development and testing of electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes
  • Executes electrical design, UL508 panel construction, machine installation, programming, and startup of systems
  • Ensures standardization of control systems and components is maintained
  • Evaluates existing processes and equipment and recommends modifications and refinements resulting in cost savings, quality and safety improvements
  • Makes informed recommendations for additions and modifications to new and existing equipment required for manufacturing
  • Proposes new programs to keep equipment and processes technologically advanced and leading the industry in product quality, productivity, energy efficiency, environmental responsibility and safety
  • Responsible for reaching agreement with customer on cost, schedule and functionality for each new project
  • Responsible for meeting project goals on cost, schedule and functionality
  • Coordinates the efforts of other engineers, technicians, plant personnel and contractors.
  • Responsible for coaching/mentoring other engineers and technicians. Also responsible for reviewing and delegating work.
  • Responsible for Safety Design Process and Contractor Safety for all projects
  • Evaluate processes and communicate with operators to identify key issues through Gemba and Kaizen activities (Cont. Improvement)
  • Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders through cross functional teams
  • Responsible for electrical expertise in multiple areas of the plant.
  • Attends trade shows, technical seminars, and reads technical publications to keep abreast of the latest technology

    • Requirements:
  • Experience with programming Allen Bradley software is strongly desired.
  • Project management experience is crucial, as leading major projects is essential to the role.
  • Experience with Power Distribution systems.
  • Knowledge of AutoCad, Fanuc robotics software/operation experience is preferred, but not required.
  • Experience in electrical design for facility equipment is preferred.
  • Technical knowledge in Rockwell Automation products, Autodesk software, Fanuc robotics software/operations, Ladder Logic, Safety PLC programming and HMI design is preferred.
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    • ID: #49904396
    • State: Iowa Des moines 50313 Des moines USA
    • City: Des moines
    • Salary: USD TBD TBD
    • Job type: Permanent
    • Showed: 2023-05-10
    • Deadline: 2023-07-09
    • Category: Et cetera