ARTAZN - Controls / Electrical Engineer

ARTAZN LLC, a Jadex Inc. company, is a US-based manufacturer of zinc strip and applied zinc products. Headquartered in Greeneville, Tennessee, we are the largest North American producer of solid zinc strip and zinc-based products, and one of the largest in the world. For over a century, ARTAZN™’s craftsmen and visionaries have fueled innovative solutions and a manufacturing process centered around maximizing the transformative properties of zinc. ARTAZN™ is one of the leading coin blank manufacturers, with 300 billion coins released into circulation, and also supplies for customers in the automotive, architectural, building, cathodic protection and specialty industries.

ARTAZN™ is committed to: always being customer first; responding to client needs with innovative, high-quality solutions that are efficient and reliable; creating value through performance.

Controls Electrical Engineer – Greeneville, TNPosition Summary

Provide controls/electrical engineering services to integrate mechanical systems, electronic controls, and computer science to design and create new production and manufacturing equipment and processes for the Artazn facility and its customers.

• Primary focus is to specify, design, and manage the installation of capital projects to improve plant equipment and processes for increased productivity, reliability, and reduced operating costs.
• Secondary focus is to provide technical support to operations/facility for repair, modification, and upgrades of existing equipment, processes, infrastructure, and building and grounds.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Research, specifies, and designs new or improved processes and equipment
• Provides cost estimates, equipment layouts, design prints, and time schedules for the installation of new processes, machines, and equipment
• Write and implement PLC programs (specifically Control Logix System), HMIs, microcontrollers, servo drives, and vision systems
• Research, select, and apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.
• Create electrical drawings using CAD software
• Represents engineering on cross-functional teams
• Provide technical support to operations, maintenance, and lab personnel in maintaining production equipment, laboratory equipment, and building and grounds
• Work with production supervision and personnel to improve production processes and equipment
• Work with production personnel to maintain machine performance to ensure quality output
• Work with production and maintenance supervision/personnel to ensure compliance with all safety codes and regulations

Secondary Functions

• Provides technical assistance to Metallurgical Lab personnel in the specification and implementation of new equipment and instrumentation to improve metal quality.
• Provides technical assistance to Chemical Lab personnel in the specification and implementation of new equipment and instrumentation to measure product quality.
• Provides technical direction to electricians in maintaining plant electrical equipment and instrumentation.
• Secures outside electricians to assist in project work and maintenance of plant electrical distribution system.
• Assists maintenance by transferring project engineering information for newly installed equipment.
• Assists with the technical evaluations of electrical machinery and devices following catastrophic failure.
• Participates in and provides technical support to quality improvement teams.
• Provides monthly review of activities and issues.

Education / Experience / Skills:

• Bachelor Science in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience with large DC motor drive systems, computer network systems & wiring, and process control theory in a metalworking manufacturing environment.
• Prior success applying machine control equipment, process control instrumentation and associated software.
• Must be competent in the application of OHSA, EPA, and other health & safety regulations.
• Write and implement PLC programs (specifically Control Logix System), HMIs, microcontrollers, servo drives, and vision systems. Must be proficient in RS Logix 5000 Enterprise Series software.
• Prior success applying automation theory, electrical circuits, electrical and mechanical drawings, and simulation software.
• Design advanced electronic control systems for mechanical systems.
• Maintain technical project files.
• Design advanced precision equipment for accurate or controlled applications.
• Research, select, and apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.
• Design, develop, or implement control circuits or algorithms for electromechanical or pneumatic devices or systems.
• Create mechanical and electrical drawings using CAD software.

Skills

• Leadership skills: Skills to influence the actions and opinions of others in a desired direction: to exhibit judgment in leading others to worthwhile objectives.
• Commitment to Task: Able to start and persist with specific courses of action while exhibiting high motivation and a sense of urgency; willing to commit to long hours of work and make personal sacrifice to reach goals.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Able to use a systematic approach in solving problems through analysis of problem and evaluation of alternate solutions; use logic, mathematics, or other problem-solving tools in data analysis or in generating solutions.

Specifics:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Full benefits package
• 401K with match
• Strong vacation and corporate holiday policy