Electrical Engineer

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Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. Launching in 2024 in Edwardsville, IL - Wieland's Global Engineering Hub will implement new plant projects and modernization projects in different metal processing areas (e.g. recycling, casting, rolling, extrusion) for our business units at Wieland North America (WNA). This hub will aim to build upon and expand the process and technology knowledge base between Europe & North America by integrating engineering resources into a global structure that allows flexible exchange of engineering capacity worldwide! As part of this team, you will be an integral part of conceptual solutions to meet Wieland’s business expansion and process improvement goals while playing a key role in the actual design implementation and optimization.

Wieland is seeking to hire an Electrical Project Engineer to join the Global Engineering Hub! The Electrical Engineer will support an interdisciplinary team to integrate new equipment (machines) into US-based Wieland locations.

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the electrical system specifications, maintaining control of electrical project expenditures to avoid cost overruns, supervising contractors, vendors, and managing project schedules.  As part of the project team, you will drive conceptual solutions for our production processes and care for its implementation to meet project goals. Sustainability and safety are essential components for all our plant concepts. 

The Global Engineering Hub is located in Edwardsville, IL. Flexibility to travel is expected.

Electrical Engineer Responsibilities:

• Handle all electrical specifications of a project from concept to completion
• Maintain project schedule, control electrical expenditures
• Ensuring the system design and final implementation meet the project goals
• Safety analysis, electrical safety design and safety chains
• Full electrical integration of new machines to existing structures
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Electrical Engineer Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related degree
• 5 - 7 years of related job experience
• Strong electrical, electronic, PLC, and process automation skills on complex manufacturing equipment
• Familiarity with OSHA and electrical safety codes (NFPA, UL, IEC)
• Expertise in the following is a benefit: EPLAN 2D, Siemens & Allen-Bradley PLC programming, IBA, SAP, Office Suite, Project Management
• Siemens Step7 - WinCC programming experience preferred
• RsLogix, FactoryTalk programming experience necessary
• Strong organizational & communicational skills to support and guide interdisciplinary project teams
• AC/DC Variable frequency drives (VFD’s) Siemens - ABB, Siemens, Toshiba, etc.

Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

• Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 8,000+ employees worldwide and 35+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.   Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.