Job Description
The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing the electrical systems of blow molding and custom equipment. This includes cabinet layouts, schematics, and control programming for variable frequency drives (VFDs), temperature, and pressure controls. The role involves developing logic systems for sequence and timing control, adhering to electrical standards for machinery. Additionally, the engineer will create bills of material for electrical system components and prepare electrical standards for machinery designs. Collaboration with various departments to resolve issues related to control systems, start-ups, and troubleshooting is also required. Minimal travel (5%) to customer locations for on-site support is expected.
Responsibilities
Design and develop electrical systems for blow molding and custom equipment.Create cabinet layouts, schematics, and control programming for VFDs, temperature, and pressure controls.Develop logic systems for sequence and timing control.Adhere to electrical standards for machinery.Generate bills of material for electrical system components.Prepare electrical standards for machinery designs.Collaborate with different departments to resolve issues related to control systems, start-ups, and troubleshooting.Provide minimal on-site support to customer locations as needed.Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and Solidworks.Experience in creating BOM for electrical system components.Strong understanding of electrical laws.Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with plastic injection is a plus.Work Environment
The work environment is very clean and temperature-controlled. Employees will gain experience working for a company that is the world's leading designer and builder of extrusion blow molding machines. The company has a strong history of promoting from within and is proud and supportive of all of its employees. It is a very stable company, considered essential during the pandemic, with no lay-offs.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Williamston, Michigan.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $41.83/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Williamston,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2025.
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