Electrical Engineer II

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world? 

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities. 

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed, and maintained to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns. 

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career. 

SubCom is the leading global partner for today’s undersea data transport requirements. SubCom designs, manufactures, deploys, maintains, and operates the industry’s most reliable fiber optic cable networks. Its flexible solutions include repeaterless to ultra-long-haul, offshore oil and gas, scientific applications, and marine services. SubCom brings end-to-end network knowledge and global experience to support on-time delivery, and meet the needs of customers worldwide. To date, the company has deployed over 200 networks - enough undersea cable to circle Earth more than 17 times at the equator.

Position Overview:    Electrical Engineer; has Plant Electrical Engineering responsibility for the SCS and OTS facilities.  This includes plant power distribution, Lock out Tag out, Data Acquisition system as well as the electrical portion of production lines, manufacturing standalone equipment and systems.

Responsibilities and Duties:  (*Indicates an Essential Function)

• Programming and troubleshooting of AC/DC digital/analog drive systems, programmable logic controllers (PLC) and HMI programs.

• Update and save the production lines PLC programs on a plant Network drive so that the backup is available when needed.    

• Carries out electrical engineering assignments which include the routine electrical design,  modifications, instrumentation and control upgrades and troubleshooting.

• Understand and maintain the Arc Flash analysis, labeling and coordination study of the Plant power distribution and production lines.

• Set up and maintain the Machine Data Acquisition system and Data Logging software (Citeck and Wonderware) for Extrusion and Loose tube lines which includes creating and Compiling scripts, capturing data on server and generating reports.

• Maintains the electrical and mechanical Lockout and Tagout SPIMS for manufacturing facility and production lines following the OSHA electrical safety program.

• Performs electrical failure diagnosis and analytical troubleshooting to determine the cause of failure and implements equipment upgrade/improvements to increase machine uptime, production output, product quality and equipment reliability.

• Set up and maintain the PC lines Liburdi WinTube welding system.

• Responsible for preparing plans, specifications and electrical wiring/schematic drawings on AutoCAD, also Responsible for updating the plant and production line electrical  documentation.

• Working with applicable GMP, OSHA, NEC, NFPA, ANSI, and UL standards to ensure personnel, site, and systems safety requirements are met or exceeded.
• Learn and follow SubCom EH&S policies to work safely and insure and promote the safe work practices. 

Support the use of LEAN Manufacturing tools in all areas of responsibility. LEAN tools should include 5S+1 in Office areas, and TPM on the manufacturing floor.

• Develop a strong work ethic and a positive relationship with Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and IT teams to help troubleshoot and improve the Manufacturing quality, cost and delivery
• Other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum 2 to 4 years of plant electrical engineering experience in a factory environment. 
• Required: Knowledge and/or experience with drive systems and industrial controls.  Experience and/or knowledge of calibration methods and Data Acquisition system.  Familiarity with NEC and OSHA electrical codes.  Knowledge of equipment preventive maintenance procedures. Strong communication skills, team leadership skills and ability to provide technical leadership.  Highly self-motivated, organized, with excellent attention to details.  Knowledge of document control software applications (such as DOCS OPEN).
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel) writing instructions and reports.  Drafting experience (AutoCAD or other) would be a plus.

Physical Demands:

Ability to pass a “Fit for Duty” physical exam. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
• Work in an office and factory environment, within a manufacturing facility.
• Wear the proper personal protective equipment for each task, including, but not limited to, safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, arc flash clothing, etc.
• Use hands to handle or feel product.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to stand, walk and climb stairs regularly.
• Occasionally required to bend, squat, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to talk and/or hear frequently.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Our selection procedure is based on local, state and federal law.

Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume. 

BENEFITS 

SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential. 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY 

SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation. 

SUBCOM’S CORE VALUES 

Quality   -   Accountability   -   Teamwork   -   Innovation 

 Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum 2 to 4 years of plant electrical engineering experience in a factory environment. 
• Required: Knowledge and/or experience with drive systems and industrial controls.  Experience and/or knowledge of calibration methods and Data Acquisition system.  Familiarity with NEC and OSHA electrical codes.  Knowledge of equipment preventive maintenance procedures. Strong communication skills, team leadership skills and ability to provide technical leadership.  Highly self-motivated, organized, with excellent attention to details.  Knowledge of document control software applications (such as DOCS OPEN).
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel) writing instructions and reports.  Drafting experience (AutoCAD or other) would be a plus.