Electrical Engineer
Indiana Packers Corporation - Delphi, Indiana
Summary:
Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC), a dynamic fresh pork processor based in Delphi, Indiana, is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Electrical Engineer to work in our world-class processing facility. We are a growing pork processor and want people that want a challenging yet rewarding position. The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the development, implementation and maintaining of electrical and control systems for multiple facilities.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement electrical control and distribution system projects independently and with other engineering staff.
- Design and implement hardware installation and cabling for network and data projects.
- Gather systems performance data to identify areas for improvement utilizing data collection software.
- Assist with updating electrical distribution and control system schematics for improved safety and troubleshooting.
- Collaborates with electrical engineering technicians on monitoring and troubleshooting systems.
- Coordinate with maintenance department on electrical preventative maintenance
- Perform other tasks or duties as required or needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
- 8+ years experience with controls, power and electrical design engineering in meat processing, food / beverage, packaging, and/or heavy industrial manufacturing plant environment.
- Experience working in a meat processing or packaging company is preferred.
- Strong understanding of control system design within understanding of NEC, OSHA, and similar regulations.
- Understanding of low and medium voltage electrical distribution systems.
- Experience with PLC programming, either Siemens or Allen Bradley, and associated HMI systems.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills on electrical systems.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well with people at all levels.
- Flexibility to work on a variety of shifts and work extensive overtime, including weekends and holidays.
- Ability to work in extreme hot, cold, wet, humid, and odorous environments.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Autodesk software.
- Ability to travel to other locations as needed.
Physical Requirements
Work is primarily performed in an office environment requiring ability to sit, talk, hear, frequent walking, standing, and sitting; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Ability to use standard office equipment such as telephone, computer, and copier.
Benefits
We reward our team members with compensation and benefits above the competition, including three health care options (including an HSA), two dental options, two vision options, a very competitive 401(k) plan (with two different company match components), and several other supplemental benefits (including a generous tuition reimbursement program).
OUR COMPANY: INDIANA PACKERS CORPORATION
Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is a fully integrated retail, food service and private label producer of fresh and processed meats company. IPC is majority owned, by Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan's largest trading company with more than 60,000 team members. As a company, we are growing; in the past five years, we've grown by more than 50% to almost 3,000 team members with 4 primary processing facilities. We value diversity, innovation, collaboration and those passionate about their jobs. Are you ready to step up to the challenge of launching your career with Indiana Packers?
OUR COMMUNITY: GREATER LAFAYETTE, INDIANA
Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana is in a prime location with easy and quick access to Chicago, Illinois and Indianapolis, Indiana. The area is home to Purdue University, ranked as the fifth best public university in the country according to the Wall Street Journal (2019). Two of the top five high schools in the state are located here, helping to fuel a great place to live for our team members with families. With an abundance of strong educational systems and a less than average cost of living, there is a lot to like about the area.
The city has also been recognized by Forbes Magazine as the #2 Small City for Business and careers. With a combined population of roughly 150,000, Lafayette/West Lafayette offers metropolitan amenities while maintaining its small-town charm. If you enjoy a larger city experience, you can be in downtown Indianapolis in an hour and downtown Chicago in two hours!
Indiana Packers Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and values diversity. Our EOE policy not only prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any protected category under state, local or federal law, but also reflects our commitment to making all employment decisions without regard to an individual's membership in a protected class. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, rates of pay and other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in company-sponsored employee activities. As part of its equal opportunity policy, we also take affirmative action in accordance with applicable laws to ensure that women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities have opportunities to join and progress within the Company.
