We are seeking a reliable and knowledgeable 1st Shift Electrical Engineer to support critical operations involving factory automation systems and X-ray equipment calibration. This role includes a wide range of responsibilities, from equipment design and troubleshooting to preventive maintenance and regulatory compliance, ensuring our production systems remain efficient, safe, and high performing.
As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, repair, and upkeep of automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, motor controls, and industrial sensors. Additionally, you will conduct routine calibration, inspection, and servicing of X-ray equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards and maintaining image and diagnostic quality.
The ideal candidate is self-driven, detail-oriented, and technically skilled, with practical experience in both factory automation and high-voltage electronic systems. Strong diagnostic abilities, a commitment to safety, and manual dexterity are essential to this position.
Target compensation range for this role is 80,000-90,000
Primary Responsibilities:
· Provide daily hands-on engineering support for the assembly, debugging, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and instruments. Support ongoing engineering projects and propose process improvements. Report progress and issues to the Engineering Manager.
· Design, build, troubleshoot, and maintain automated manufacturing equipment, electrical control systems, electronic instruments, and facility-related equipment.
· Participate in or lead Kaizen events, including Standard Work development, TPM/VRK implementation, and structured problem-solving (PSP) to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
· Support and contribute to capital equipment projects, including technical evaluation and cost justification.
· Review equipment design specifications and develop/document new manufacturing processes and procedures.
· Create and maintain PFMEAs (Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) to identify and mitigate process risks and enhance production reliability.
· Develop and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standard Work (SW) for the preventive maintenance program. Train new maintenance technicians on standard practices and procedures.
· Apply fabrication and equipment design knowledge to lead or support continuous improvement projects.
· Generate, control, and maintain all engineering documentation, including electrical and mechanical drawings, task instructions, engineering procedures, ECOs/ECNs, test reports, and process control documentation.
· Utilize Fortive Business Systems (FBS) tools and principles to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
· Respond promptly to equipment emergencies, notify appropriate personnel, and follow all relevant safety protocols.
· Communicate daily with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production Managers on issue resolution, outstanding concerns, and ongoing tasks.
· Develop and review individual performance and development plans with the manager on a quarterly basis.
· Prepare and submit production and quality improvement reports to leadership and cross-functional teams.
· Collaborate closely with engineers, maintenance staff, and production technicians to meet monthly On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets.
Qualifications:
Required:
· Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field.
· 3–5 years of hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial automation equipment, electronic components, instruments, and printed circuit assemblies (PCAs).
· Proficient in using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and signal generators for both low- and high-voltage diagnostics.
· Strong ability to read, interpret, and design electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals to independently troubleshoot equipment, instruments, and facility systems.
· Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills to support engineering projects and enhance manufacturing processes and procedures on schedule.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable working in a team-oriented environment.
· Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a working knowledge of 5S workplace organization practices.
· Physically able to walk, stand, climb stairs, and lift up to 40 lbs for extended periods.
· Willingness and flexibility to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or shift changes, including on-call support as needed.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).
Preferred:
· Experience with:
o X-ray machine maintenance and a working understanding of radiation safety and regulatory compliance.
o PLC systems, including AC/DC motors, servo and stepper motor control, industrial sensors, barcode scanners/cameras.
o Robotics, machine vision systems, and National Instruments (NI) hardware/software.
o 2D CAD and 3D CAD modeling tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
o Documentation control, Kaizen, structured problem-solving (PSP), Standard Work (SW), 5S, and Six Sigma methodologies.
· Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and general industrial safety protocols.
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About Fluke Health Solutions
Fluke Health Solutions (FHS), an operating company of Fortive, is comprised of 3 industry leaders – LANDAUER, Fluke Biomedical, Victoreen, and RaySafe. We lead the biomedical and radiation detection markets with innovative products and services to keep customers, patients, and clients safe. Our portfolio of products includes software, biomedical test equipment, radiation measurement and radiation detection.
The Fluke Health Solutions vision is to empower our everyday heroes to focus only on protecting lives.
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Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
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