Electrical Engineer Technician

Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is a fully integrated retail, foodservice and private label producer of fresh and processed meats based in Delphi, Indiana. Since the start of operations in 1991, we have experienced rapid growth from a single pork processing company into a multi-plant diversified producer of fresh and processed meats, with locations throughout America's Heartland and revenues of approximately $1.5B. We are best known for our national brand Kentucky Legend (the best-selling boneless ham brand in the United States) as well as several well-known regional brands, including Indiana Kitchen, Fischer's, Field, Mickelberry's, Kentuckian Gold, and Scott Pete. We now have processing facilities in Frankfort, Indiana; Holland, Michigan; and Owensboro, Kentucky.

We value diversity, innovation, collaboration and those passionate about their jobs. We support our associates by offering a total rewards package, including competitive pay, three different medical care plans (two with company-funded health savings accounts), pharmacy, dental, and vision plans, a retirement/401K (with 50% match on team members' contributions), a competitive paid time off program, educational assistance, and numerous advancement opportunities. With more than 3,100 team members located across 14 different states, we are a big company with a small company culture.

Indiana Packers Corporation is in Delphi, Indiana, just 15 minutes away from the greater Lafayette/West Lafayette area, home of Purdue University.

Summary:

The Electrical Engineering Technician (EET) is an advanced level of electrical and technical support in the plant. The EET provides technical leadership, coaching and clear direction to assist with electrical maintenance issues. This position also provides advance technical support and implementation of complicated control systems. These support and development tasks are to meet customer demand, solve technical problems and meet production goals. The EET supports electrical maintenance with technical support, installation and maintenance of control systems for the facility, equipment and machinery.

Responsibilities:

• Work with maintenance and technicians to monitor and troubleshoot problems.
• Complete controls and electrical projects to update and upgrade existing systems.
• Partner with engineering staff on larger capital projects for new equipment and facility expansion.
• Support and upgrade security camera and access control systems.
• Driving continuous improvement activities to eliminate waste, especially as related to maintenance downtime, improved safety, work practices, and employee involvement.
• Work with a variety of internal and external groups to understand their key issues, equipment, and assist with improvements.
• Update schematics to reflect changes in the electrical distribution and control systems.
• Provide necessary updates to involved team members and increase project awareness.
• IPC is willing to provide additional training as needed.
• Perform other tasks or duties as required or needed.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in electrical technology through an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) approved program AND 3+ years of experience in an industrial environment OR 5+ years of heavy industrial experience as an electrical technician with PLC and HMI; including Allen Bradley, Siemens and other processors.
• May also consider a recent graduate in Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET).
• Working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC).
• Rapid troubleshooting skills for a variety of electrical systems.
• Experience with electrical distribution and control systems.
• Understanding of network protocols; serial, Ethernet and device networking.
• Experience with PLC and HMI; including Allen Bradley, Siemens and other processors.
• Proficiency with MS Office and similar office software.
• Ability to work with team members of all levels.
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to work weekends as needed.

Other Duties:

Please note, this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.? The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 90 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.?

EOE, including Disability/Veteran

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