Electrical Engineer

New Life Staffing has a direct hire position in the Reading PA area for an Electronic Engineer.  

As an integral member of our client's team, you will play a crucial role in providing technical support in the field of Electronic Engineering. Your responsibilities encompass the design, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment components within our cutting-edge industrial melting facility. Additionally, you will actively contribute to capital projects, provide assistance in maintenance activities, and undertake the following duties:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Offer technical support in electrical and/or electronic engineering for our state-of-the-art industrial melting facility.
• Engineer, design, install, commission, and test new equipment and upgrades, with a focus on capital projects.
• Recommend modifications to enhance the reliability, quality, and productivity of site equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering and management to devise solutions for recurring problems.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to processes, equipment, and maintenance.
• Assist in troubleshooting unplanned downtime issues.
• Lead and support technicians in diagnosing and troubleshooting large industrial power supplies, drives, and furnace components.
• Utilize meters, oscilloscopes, and other analyzers to troubleshoot and diagnose operating electrical systems.
• Generate reports documenting operational performance, achievements, projects, training, and maintenance work.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required.
• Possess 3-6 years of hands-on electrical/electronic experience, with a focus on industrial electronics and machine control systems, including PLCs and HMIs.
• Demonstrate proficiency in handling industrial power supplies, drives, motors, and controls, with the ability to troubleshoot electrical components in a high-voltage industrial setting.
• Competence in operating electrical test equipment, including meters, oscilloscopes, and other analyzers.
• Programming experience in PLC Ladder Logic, C/C++, C#, or C.net is desirable.
• Background or knowledge of mechanical systems (pneumatic, hydraulic, motor drives, etc.) is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while effectively collaborating with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, coupled with organizational and project management proficiency.