As an Electrical - Project Engineer, you will provide design and maintenance support for equipment, facilities, and manufacturing processes for all Paulo facilities. This includes the ongoing evaluation and upgrading of existing equipment and facilities as well as the design and development of new equipment to meet Company and customer needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and resolve daily equipment-related issues to ensure continuous and efficient operation.
- Evaluate equipment and processes to define requirements, taking into account functionality, reliability, maintainability, cost-effectiveness, and safety standards.
- Design and develop new systems and equipment, including control panels, PLC programming, SCADA, HMI, and historical data collection. Oversee all phases of fabrication and installation of these controls systems.
- Plan and manage engineering projects and ongoing initiatives, including equipment specification, procurement, regulatory compliance, and successful installation.
- Design and implement enhancements to existing systems, such as heat treatment, plating, and material handling equipment, to improve performance and efficiency.
- Lead the commissioning of new equipment and processes, addressing issues during start-up and establishing stable operating parameters.
- Create and maintain accurate technical documentation, including mechanical, electrical, electronic, and architectural AutoCAD drawings for buildings and equipment.
- Develop comprehensive documentation, user manuals, and training materials to support the operation and maintenance of production equipment across the organization.
- Procure materials and components necessary for engineering department initiatives, particularly for the fabrication of new equipment.
Knowledge:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field, or equivalent experience.
- 3-5 years of experience in a similar or related role preferred.
- Must have strong knowledge of electrical power/control systems, mechanical systems and their design and maintenance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to obtain a passport and travel internationally.
Preferred Technical Skills:
- Experience programming and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLCs, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and ABB Variable Frequency Drives (ABB VFDs).
- Robotics programming experience preferred.
Qualifications:
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen, this includes THC.
License(s)/Certification(s) Required:
- Valid drivers license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record in compliance with Paulo's Vehicle Use Policy.
Competitive Benefits Package:
- Medical benefits (including Teledoc 360 Telehealth Visits)
- Dental benefits
- Group Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Holiday Pay
- Sickness & Accident pay
- 401k with employer match and employer contribution up to 5.5%
- Employee Referral Bonus & chance to win annual $2,000 drawing!
- Employee Assistance Program
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years of related electrical/control engineering experience
- Strong knowledge of electrical power and control systems, mechanical systems, and maintenance
- Experience with PLC programming and control system implementation (SCADA, HMI, historical data collection)
- Ability to create and maintain mechanical, electrical, electronic, and architectural AutoCAD drawings
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to obtain a passport and travel internationally
- Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen (including THC)
- Valid driver's license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
- Experience programming/troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLCs
- Experience with Variable Frequency Drives, including ABB VFDs
- Robotics programming experience
What We Do
Paulo Products Company is a leading provider of commercial thermal processing and metal finishing solutions in North America. Founded in 1943, the company specializes in precision heat treating, brazing, and metal finishing for critical parts in the aerospace, automotive, defense, and power generation industries. Now part of Aalberts NV, Paulo employs a 'datagineering' approach to ensure quality, repeatability, and traceability for mission-critical components.
