Electrical Engineer
Shape safer, smarter manufacturing at Knauf by improving plant automation, power systems and equipment. Bring your PLC expertise to impactful projects, with day-one benefits.
Knauf North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.
We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.
Our benefits go beyond just providing coverage.
We’re committed to the whole you – your health, wealth, peace of mind, self and community.
Our benefits include:
Free near-site Health Care Facility
Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
Virtual Medical Services
Fertility and adoption benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% contribution and fully vested day one)
Paid parental leave
Paid family leave
Company provided Salary Continuance (Short- term Disability)
Company paid life insurance
Paid Holidays
Vacation
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Plus, more!
About the Role:
As an Electrical Engineer, you will helps research, design, and oversee the installation of electrical equipment, components, and systems throughout the plant. Keeps the plant’s electrical equipment running efficiently and within budget. Partners with the process engineering team to collect data and support process upgrades and improvements.
What You'll Do:
Support the plant operations group by aiding in equipment troubleshooting and investigating root cause analysis of repeat equipment failures
Update and maintain electrical documents available to all craft personnel
Continually improve the skill level of electrical tradesmen through on-the-job training
Communicate all changes affecting process/production as needed
Maintain and monitor the plant’s PLC program library and network
Maintain plant software licenses and upgrades
Supervise outside contractors' efforts as needed to supplement the plant maintenance crafts; ensure that outside contractors perform to Knauf’s safety standards
Support the process group in implementing process improvement projects and routines
Regularly confer with engineers and contractors regarding existing and potential future engineering projects or products
Perform monthly energy analysis utilizing existing monitoring systems and oversee the installation of such systems
Assist with weekend, holiday and call-in maintenance as needed
Track and manager work orders in SAP
Develop and manage plant detailed scopes for capital projects
Manage and maintain plant network servers
Manage and maintain plant power distribution servers
Maintain plant 70E documents to current standards
Identify and develop plans for the replacement of obsolescent electrical components
Develop and maintain electrical PM documents and procedures
Manage plant electrical drawings
What You'll Need:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required
Experience:
Minimum two (2) years of Electrical Engineering experience in a similar industrial manufacturing facility
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of Plant power distribution systems, programmable logic controllers (Allen Bradley preferred), and electric motor controls
Knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting (Rockwell Automation software preferred)
Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models
Knowledge of an ERP system such as SAP preferred
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with vendors and contractors
Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics
Ability to work proactively, identifying solutions and cost-savings opportunities
Ability and desire to work in a hands-on industrial manufacturing environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Ability to travel 5-10% of the time as needed
It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.
- Department
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Plant 12 - Inwood, WV
- Employment type
- Full-time
Plant 12 - Inwood, WV
Workplace & Culture
Knauf employees play a large part in the success of the company. Their performance, competence and motivation are based on the implementation of the Knauf values of entrepreneurial spirit, dedication, partnership and humanity in the course of their daily work. Individual performances make a contribution to our joint success as a team. This is the basis for further growth of the Knauf Group.
About Knauf North America
About Knauf North America
Knauf North America represents one of the most respected and progressive names in insulation worldwide. Though operations first began throughout Europe, Knauf Insulation manufacturing started here in the United States in 1978. Having since pioneered many sustainable insulation manufacturing practices, we are one of the fastest growing insulation manufacturers in the world.
Become part of the family you can trust — built on solid values and a diverse culture. At Knauf, you’re more than an employee. You’re part of the family. Part of something bigger. So we invest in you. Because you don’t just play a role in the building you’re in. You play a key role in impacting buildings globally. Doing good for the people within them and to make tomorrow a home for all of us.