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Overview: building our future togetherFxi is a leading producer of foam innovation in the bedding, furniture, industrial, home & office, healthcare, and transportation marketsWe have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumersWith our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in north america, fxi has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peersOur products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for oems, fabricators, and retailersYou will find fxi’s foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applicationsEverywhere foam goes, fxi’s innovations lead the way! won’t you join us?
We are currently hiring a corporate engineer to join our operations teamIn this position you will provide electrical and controls supportYou will provide direction for design and implementation of new equipment installations as well as upgrades to existing equipment at all fxi locationsYou will work closely as part of the overall team and with outside contractors and integrators to ensure technical and project supportThis position will provide technical engineering support to all fxi locations for existing and new installations either onsite or remotelyThe position will be preferably based at a major fxi plant location but working remotely from a home office will be considered.
Responsibilities: in addition this role will include the following responsibilities:
Provide electrical and controls engineering support to fxi plants
Provide design, cost estimation, and implementation of a wide variety of projects that are intended to expand manufacturing capabilities, improve manufacturing operations, quality, safety, and reduce costs of production
Work closely with vendors and other engineering team members in identifying appropriate equipment necessary for each project and determining best cost and performance options
Provide onsite/remote electrical troubleshooting expertise to plant engineering and maintenance personnel to keep equipment operating efficiently
Ability to access hmi’s, plcs and drives remotely or onsite in providing technical support
Ability to select hmi’s, plcs and drives in accordance with fxi standards
Create and manage project design documentation including panel design drawings, bills of material, conduit and wiring schedulesPoint to point and i/o wiring diagrams and power distribution drawings,
Provide procurement support documents including statement of work (sow), request for quotation (rfq) and functional descriptions to support bidding and purchasing activities that comply with fxi procedures
Develop project budgets and timetables in early phases of projects
Provide field supervision of, in-house personnel, outside contractors and integrators during design, implementation and commissioning phases of projects to ensure that they are completed on time and on budget
Track spending against approved project budgets to make sure that costs are controlled and monitored
Responsible for ensuring that all electrical projects under your control are in compliance with the fxi corporate electrical standards and all recognized electrical codes such as osha, ansi,nfpa, nec, ieee, and local electrical codes
Understanding of codes especially ul-508a, nfpa-70e and nec article 209
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:
Bs degree in electrical engineering, controls engineering, eet, computer science or other engineering disciplines
Minimum 1- 3 years’ experience in an industrial environment with process controls support, project design, project management and installation responsibilities
Computer literacy with standard ms office software including ms project a plus
Proven ability to design with autocad
Knowledge of power distribution system a plus
Ability to apply analytical skills in process troubleshooting and diagnostics
Experience with chemical handling systems and/or power transmission equipment is a plus
Formal project management training is not required but would be considered a plus
Ability to travel to plant locations up to 60% of the time
Familiarity with sap as it relates to project management documentation and tracking is a definite plus
Experience with the following equipment and software:
Programmable logic controllers (plc)
Variable frequency drives (vfd)
Networking and hmi systems on continuous production lines
Allen bradley plcs: control logix 5000, slc-500 and plc-5
Allen bradley drives 525 and powerflex 700 series
Networking using ethernet, panelview plus, wonderware and ignition
Benefits: we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short and long term disability protection, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, and flexible spending accounts.
Fxi is an eeo employer
