Electrical Engineer Job in Amana 52204, Iowa Us
Job Description:
Currently, we are seeking qualified candidates for an Electrical Engineer opening to join our Operations organization in Amana, IA.
Day to Day(what a typical day or week looks like in this role)
Support of the day-to-day assembly operation of Bottom Mount Refrigeration, response to equipment breakdown situations; determine cause of downtime and resolution to provide quick turnaround. Utilize day to day support requirement to implement effective and efficient changes in assembly and maintenance functions, using POKE-YOKE, or program changes to improve cycle time. Support various projects related to new products, improved processes or decrease equipment downtime, including upgrading controls of equipment to provide support by maintenance team. This position will require an individual to have flexibility to multitask within an array of day-to-day operations support requirements.
What You Will Do
- Execution of improvements to manufacturing equipment and facility infrastructure.
- Oversight of electrical controls and design layout of new equipment built within maintenance division.
- Implementation of a user friendly interface supporting door fabrication for better quality control and new model platforms.
- Create and implement strategies to support Master Factory Plan and new product platforms
- Safety, quality, cost, and delivery improvement initiatives
- Determining root cause of problems and implementing corrective preventative actions
- Performing Lean Sigma project work, and implementing Lean Manufacturing methodology throughout area of responsibility
Requirements:
What You Need To Succeed
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required with a strong electrical background in a manufacturing/assembly environment.
• 5-10 years related experience including experience in Lean Manufacturing Methods.
• Project management experience.
• PC proficiency utilizing MS Office, MS Project, MS Access, AutoCAD and VB (Visual Basic).
• Strong communication skills
• Strong understanding of Allen Bradley Controls (ex. SLCs, ControlLogix, RSLogix…)
• Strong understanding and programming skills of Allen Bradley Panelviews, Panelview Plus, Wonderware Intouch and other HMI hardware and software.
• Experience in motion controls, Servos, VFD, etc.
• Communication and support to 24-hour / day assembly processes
• Proven leadership ability, excellent communicator, confidence inspirer, and self motivator
• Strong knowledge of Plastics Extrusion and vacuum forming equipment a plus
• Good understanding of Vision Inspection systems and benefits
• Ability to interpret and apply the N.E.C. and other state and local codes.
• Understanding of 480vac and 120vac power distribution system.
Endless Opportunities
Whirlpool has big plans for the future, just like you. We understand that it takes preparation and hard work to get there. So, we offer challenging purpose, ownership of your role, great teams, and tools to build your capability. In our performance-based setting, you can take your career in exciting new directions - and as far as you want to go.
Please send your resume's to: heather_fagerman_kx@whirlpool.com
Company Description:
Whirlpool is the industry leader in the manufacturing and marketing of home appliances. Whirlpool is a global company and markets Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Bauknecht, Consul and other major brand names in more than 170 countries around the world.
Whirlpool is a company that creates innovative solutions and products to meet consumer needs. As a result, we have been recognized as one of the world's 100 most innovative companies by Business Week magazine and the Boston Consulting Group. Additionally, Whirlpool Corporation was ranked among the Top 20 Innovators in Consumer Products by The Patent Board and has been consistently ranked as one of the Top 20 Companies for Leaders by Hewitt Associates and Fortune magazine.
Our unique business strategy provides us with an unmatched leadership position and ability to build and sustain loyalty to our brands. Our strategy allows us to move with greater speed to better serve our trade customer and end consumers around the globe.