Electrical Engineer

General Summary

Responsible for providing extensive expertise to service and support the glass manufacturing process by maintaining a variety of complex electrical and electromechanical systems and equipment under the philosophy of Reliability-Centered Maintenance, applying safety, quality service, environmental and labor standards in force as well as current regulations.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Research, develop, modify, design, evaluate, and test a variety of electric and electronic equipment and systems, including control and test equipment.
2. Support the integration of new technology, techniques, and concepts to enhance functionality, simplify designs, improve reliability, and reduce production costs.
3. Diagnose failures, repair, and/or maintain electrical distribution systems and verify the functional status of their different equipment.
4. Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on electrical and electromechanical systems.
5. Detect and correct faults, breakdowns, and deviations of electrical parameters (Harmonics, Dips, Swells, Transients, Power Factor, current unbalanced) that inflict Power Quality problems.
6. Write reports by compiling data, analyzing, and summarizing information trends.
7. Inspect and observe facilities to evaluate the efficacy and quality of electrical systems.
8. Plan the service to be performed, defining the stages and activities with safety procedures, quality conditions, and compliance with electrical codes.

Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
2. Knowledge of electrical systems and components as well as National Electrical Codes and regulations (C.F.E. and NOMs).
3. Experience in medium and low voltage power distributions, instrumentation and control systems, automation, and the ability to perform load calculations and studies related to power distribution systems.
4. PLC Programming (Allen Bradley).
5. Ability to develop good technical writing and problem-solving skills.
6. Possess strong analytical skills to troubleshoot instrumentation.
7. Proficient in computer-assisted software (AutoCAD) and Microsoft Office.
8. Electric and electronic troubleshooting.

Position Type and Expected Work Hours

This position may require full-time work, with extended hours when necessary.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

5+ years of experience in the maintenance of electrical and electromechanical systems.