Electrical Engineer

Job Description: Provides engineering analysis and evaluation of complex technical manufacturing problems, and provides the support needed to improve quality, productivity, and safety. Works closely with contractors, vendors, plant and corporate staff, and production and maintenance team members to improve existing capabilities and develop new ones. Essential Functions: Evaluate and manage capital and kaizen projects in a time-critical environment. Provide analysis, evaluation and review of problems regarding automation, advanced methods and equipment, material handling, layout and material flow. Provide technical expertise for projects & process improvements, with respect to electrical power & controls. Provide technical direction, drawings, start-up and commissioning for internal projects performed by plant technicians and/or contractors. Provide alternative solutions to anticipated or actual technical and/or business related manufacturing problems. Develop safeguards and improve team member safety through process improvements. Provide training to production and maintenance team members. Provide trouble-shooting assistance to production and maintenance team members. Develop new equipment specifications and requirements. Design new equipment or redesign existing equipment, and coordinate its fabrication, assembly, installation, and startup. Required Qualifications: B.S. Degree in an Electrical Engineering discipline. Well-developed verbal, written, problem solving, interpersonal and communications skills. Proficiency in PLC programming and CAD. Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical failures. Required Experience: Three to five years’ (preferred) experience in a union manufacturing facility. Working knowledge of Robotics, Servo Systems and all aspects of industrial electronics. Familiarity with mechanical systems. Strong working knowledge of the NFPA 70 & NFPA 70E publications. Ability to design & specify power distribution systems for new installations & modifications to existing power distribution systems. Experience with Allen Bradley FTView, RSLogix 500, 5000 & Studio software suites. Experience with Allen Bradley network architecture, and the ability to design/modify for network connectivity plant-wide. Ability to obtain Plant Master Electrician’s license or Class I contractor license with City of Chattanooga. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law. Mueller Water Products is Where Intelligence Meets Infrastructure® Mueller Water Products, Inc. (www.muellerwaterproducts.com) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water in North America. Our broad product and service portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, pipe connection and repair products, metering products, leak detection, and pipe condition assessment. We help municipalities increase operational efficiencies, improve customer service and prioritize capital spending, demonstrating why Mueller Water Products is Where Intelligence Meets Infrastructure®. Mueller Water Products brands include Mueller®, Echologics®, Hydro Gate®, Hydro-Guard®, HYMAX®, Jones®, Krausz®, Mi.Net®, Milliken®, Pratt®, Pratt Industrial®, Singer®, and U.S. Pipe Valve & Hydrant.