Sr. Quality Engineer

Ecolab•Glenwood, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Nalco Water has an immediate need for a Senior Quality Engineer with an electrical engineering background to support our equipment manufacturing plant located in Glenwood, IL. If you have a strong technical background with a proven track record of success working in a manufacturing environment, we invite you to apply. This is your opportunity to join a large growing company offering a competitive base salary and excellent benefits. The Senior Quality Engineer will be responsible for supporting all commercialized equipment product lines produced at the Glenwood IL facility. This will include technical support and troubleshooting, acting as a liaison between Production and Corporate Engineering / R&D on equipment specifications, including but not limited to bills-of-material, mechanical/electrical drawings, and quality testing parameters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or related with electrical focus
2 years of experience in an electrical support role in a production environment
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, layout, and wiring diagrams
Experience in programming and troubleshooting PLC/HMI systems (e.g., Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.)
Experience with configuration, installation, start up and commissioning of electro-mechanical components, motors, pumps, drives, sensors, switches, and power supplies
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to manage multiple projects simultaneously
ERP/MRP experience (e.g., familiar working with Bills of Material within an ERP environment)
Able to work in a fabrication environment (i.e., dust, fumes, odors, and noise)
Immigration Sponsorship not available for this role

Nice To Haves

5 or more years of experience in industrial equipment design and testing
3 or more years of experience in product development
Proficient in AutoCAD
Prior experience working with equipment certification (e.g., UL, CE, and NSF)
SAP and TPM/ Lean Manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

Supports fabrication and testing of all equipment withing the manufacturing plants to ensure compliance with the specifications provided by Corporate Engineering.
Point-of-contact for production associates on any equipment specification issues; communicate with Corporate Engineering as needed; ensure document changes are communicated and implemented.
Creates and maintains manufacturing specific documentation, such as internal specifications, work instructions, or job-aids.
Troubleshoots quality issues during fabrication and quality testing; documents failures and performs root-cause analysis.
Plant point-of-contact for Engineering Change Management process, ensuring proper approval and implementation of change.
Creates and manages projects aimed at improving the manufacturability of standard products, improving safety, efficiency, and quality.
Works closely with the Innovation Engineers on New Product Introduction as it pertains to manufacturing; manage prototype builds and provide feedback to Design team; coordinate plant activities to prepare for production release.
Assists in design and execution of capital projects
Site representative for custom project kick-offs and internal/external factory acceptance testing
Develop test fixtures for testing control panels prior to installation
Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, layout, and wiring diagrams
Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with PLCs and electrical equipment, and repair or replace components as needed
Work with other engineers to implement upgrades and modifications to existing equipment
Document all work performed, including testing and maintenance results, as well as any modifications made to the electrical systems
Demonstrate the ability to work in a safety focused environment