Senior Staff Engineer - Electrical

$125,000 - $170,000/Yr

Packing Corp Of America - Lake Forest, CA

Full-time - Senior

Lake Forest, CA

10,001+ employees

Paper Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Staff Engineer - Electrical at Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a hands-on role focused on providing technical support and project management across various PCA locations, including manufacturing plants and paper mills. The position requires extensive travel and aims to drive projects to completion while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in engineering, particularly in the industrial paper and corrugating sectors, and will play a crucial role in enhancing operational excellence and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the business and manufacturing operations.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
• Provide project management support across the business when and where needed as projects arise.
• Involved in developing business and/or plant capital plans.
• Develop plans, specifications and reports.
• Make actionable recommendations based on sound engineering judgment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university.
• 10+ years as Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or Field Tech Support.
• Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, NPFA-70E, and Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
• Ability to travel 80% of the time and can reside anywhere in lower 48 states with good access to reliable air transportation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence and persuade others, excellent organization and planning skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

Nice-to-haves

• SKM or PowerSystems experience strongly preferred.
• Power study experience strongly preferred.
• Variable Frequency Drives: Rockwell PowerFlex Drives; DC drives; Servo drives.
• Process Controls: Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, PLC5 families; Siemens PLC.
• PLC Controls Design - Hardware and Software.
• Operator Interface: Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View, PanelView.
• Project Management Skills.
• New Installations and Rebuild Projects Supporting PLC and Drive Installations.
• AC/DC Motors and Drives- Troubleshooting, Maintenance Start-up.
• Servos and Servo Motors- Troubleshooting, Maintenance Start-up.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $125,000 to $170,000.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Comprehensive health insurance options.