Controls and Electrical Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team. In this position, you will be responsible for supporting controls, programming, power design, creating drawings and schematics, project engineering, and troubleshooting equipment. You will work closely with internal electricians and external contractors, while reporting directly to the appropriate team. The role will also require time spent on the facility floor to gain a thorough understanding of the site’s infrastructure and layout.

What you will do:

• Develop, maintain, and support Human-Machine Interface (HMI) systems and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) systems.
• Design, update, and enhance electrical schematics and diagrams, ensuring accuracy and providing redlines for any changes.
• Work with AC/DC motors and power distribution systems.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to support site electrical needs, including developing and implementing migration paths for obsolete controls and components.
• Troubleshoot electrical infrastructure and technical issues, providing root cause analysis and problem-solving
• Research and development of new technology to update and enhance industrial electrical systems.
• Drive the research and development of new technologies to modernize and improve electrical systems
• Maintain Arc-Flash models for the site’s electrical system and identify areas for improvement in both the facility and executive buildings.
• Work closely with the Engineering department to support project development and execution plans.

What you will bring: 

• Experience in Manufacturing Plant Electrical Engineering, with knowledge of NFPA 70 requirements. 
• Proven project leadership experience with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Bachelor's degree (B.S. or higher) in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering, from an accredited institution.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, Allen-Bradley PLC programming and other various platforms.

What you'll get: 

• The opportunity to join a rapidly growing division within a global organization
• A complex and fast paced environment that offers an ability to make a direct impact. 
• A collaborative work environment, with the opportunity to work onsite 5 days per week.
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Comprehensive training during onboarding and continued support throughout your role.

About Sensient: 

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands. 

About specific group: About Sensient Colors: Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products. 

SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in (country) without the need for employment visa sponsorship. 

 RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at (location) and must reside in area or be willing to commute. 

 THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions. 

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. 

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