Electrical Engineer bei Bekum Group

We are BEKUM America Corporation, the world’s leading designer and builder of extrusion blow molding machines. We are proud of our legacy, our accomplishments and our worldwide reputation for excellence and innovation. We recognize that our employees are key to our success and we believe in mentoring, tutoring and further developing our employees. We know PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!

SUMMARY: Designs, develops, and implements electrical systems controls/programs for blow molding machines and related equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Designs and modifies electrical systems, including cabinets, layouts, schematics, and control programming for various devices (e.g., motor speed controllers, temperature and pressure controllers).
• Develops logic systems for sequence and timing control, adhering to electrical standards for machinery design.
• Creates Bills of Materials for electrical system components and prepares electrical instructions and manuals.
• Collaborates with other departments to resolve issues related to control systems, machine start-ups, and troubleshooting.
• Uses CAD and design software to create and modify electrical designs.
• Conducts trial runs of programmed machines and equipment, verifying system conformity to specifications and assisting with debugging as needed.
• Travels to customer locations for on-site support and attends engineering meetings to exchange ideas and provide information.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Level I: Entry-level position
• Level II: Minimum of two years of relevant practical experience and at least three years of electrical design experience

SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Proficiency in CAD and electrical design software
• Experience with industrial electronic devices (e.g., Siemens)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and regulations

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES:

• Personal computers and software including word processing, spreadsheets, and mainframe applications
• Machine level programming languages
• Understanding of basic electrical laws and industrial control systems

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• May work near moving mechanical parts and be exposed to risk of electrical shock
• Moderate noise levels in the work environment

Bekum America Corporation offers a total compensation package that emphasizes the health and wellbeing of our diverse workforce, and encourages work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits suite aligns with our belief that people are at the center of our success and should be valued as such.

Bekum America offers full medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability, tuition assistance, paid holidays, competitive vacation package, 401 (K) with company match and profit sharing, increases tied to performance, and a path for continued training and development.

Bekum America Corporation reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete, and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of its business.

Your contact person for this position:

Amber Stein, HR Manager, (517) 655-7126, [email protected]