Senior Global Engineer - Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering Hybrid

Quaker Chemical Corporation - Conshohocken, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Conshohocken, PA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

Quaker Houghton's Senior Engineer, Global Engineering Projects - Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering will play a pivotal role in supporting new capital projects and enhancing existing sites. This position encompasses all phases of project work, from initiation and development through design, construction, commissioning, and startup. Additionally, the engineer will provide ongoing support for manufacturing operations and maintenance, ensuring that all systems function optimally and safely. The primary focus of this role will be the development of engineering standards, procedures, and guidelines for instrumentation, automation, and electrical systems utilized across Quaker Houghton facilities. The engineer will work extensively with distributed control systems, PLCs, and various control logic elements, as well as the electrical systems that are integral to the operation of our manufacturing plants. A strong background in automation systems within manufacturing operations is highly desirable, as it will enable the engineer to effectively contribute to the development and review of project plans and cost estimates for capital projects. In addition to technical expertise, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing electrical and instrumentation design needs for both major and minor projects, often collaborating with outside and third-party contractors. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of chemical plant operations to ensure the development and implementation of safe operating procedures regarding electrical equipment selection and control systems necessary for operations. Knowledge of HazOps and other Process Safety Management (PSM) activities related to instrumentation and electrical elements is also essential. The engineer will leverage their broad experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering to introduce new technology and knowledge into Quaker Houghton’s production and maintenance functions, ultimately driving improvements and efficiencies across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support new capital projects and improvements for existing sites.
• Develop engineering standards, procedures, and guidelines for instrumentation, automation, and electrical systems.
• Work on distributed control systems, PLCs, and other control logic elements.
• Manage electrical and instrumentation design needs for major and minor projects through outside and third-party contractors.
• Develop and review project plans and cost estimates for capital projects.
• Provide ongoing support for manufacturing operations and maintenance.
• Ensure safe operating procedures regarding electrical equipment selection and control systems are implemented.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related Engineering field.
• 5-7 years of working experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering.
• Subject matter expertise in automation systems within manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge of chemical plant operations and safe operating procedures.
• Familiarity with HazOps and other PSM activities related to I&E elements.
• Broad electrical and instrumentation engineering experience with the ability to contribute new technology knowledge.
• Experience managing project execution using FEL or PMBOK methodologies.
• Utilization of process improvement methodologies such as TPM, Lean, and Six Sigma.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with distributed control systems and PLCs.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to electrical and instrumentation engineering.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefit programs.
• Support for career growth and development opportunities.