Electrical Engineer (NTN Driveshaft Anderson/Anderson, Indiana)

Company: NTN Bearing of America
Location: Anderson
Posted on: November 18, 2022

Job Description:

Description Electrical Engineer (NTN Driveshaft Anderson/Anderson, Indiana)



NTN, a world leader in constant velocity technology for the automotive industry, is currently seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer for our Anderson, Indiana operation. NTN Anderson manufactures Constant Velocity Joints (CVJs) for many of the major OEM automotive companies.







Position Summary:



Responsible for the development, implementation and improvement of engineering processes related to the manufacture of constant velocity joint (CVJs). Works closely with all related departments to support company objectives within a team based, hands on environment.







Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Determines the equipment control systems, data acquisition systems, vision systems, and the sequence of operations necessary to perform production and assembly operations.
  
  
• Supports, develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods for all CVJ manufacturing methods to include machining, heat treat, hard turning, and assembly from an electrical/controls perspective.
  
  
• Tests and evaluates equipment, instruments and components to eliminate failures and increase productivity and quality.
  
  
• Develops methods for maintaining or increasing production levels while improving safety, production costs, yields, and quality.
  
  
• Develops programs, edits, or performs equipment adjustments to achieve required results.
  
  
• Troubleshoots process problems and identifies solutions that reduce downtime and conserve maintenance costs.
  
  
• Supports plant trials to determine performance capabilities.
  
  
• Determines test methods, procedures, parts, and equipment needs to implement engineering changes.
  
  
• Ensures production processes are running at optimum efficiency.
  
  
• Participates in and/or leads cost reduction activities.
  
  
• Works closely with members of Manufacturing and Quality to support company targets for cost, quality, and delivery.
  
  
• Demonstrates a good analytical approach to problem solving.
  
  
• Uses statistical methods to evaluate process performance vs. specification.
  
  
• Plans and facilitates installs and performs initial start-up of equipment.
  
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Skills and Experience:
  
  
  
  
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  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    
    
  • 3+ years of experience as an engineer in a manufacturing environment preferred.
    
    
  • 3+ years of experience with machine control and data acquisition systems.
    
    
  • Experience with PLC and HMI systems and programming required.
    
    
  • Strong understanding of safe electrical working procedures required.
    
    
  • Experience with trouble shooting and programming robots, servo controllers, vision equipment, and VFD's.
    
    
  • FANUC robot experience a plus.
    
    
  • Mitsubishi PLC experience a plus.
    
    
  • Previous experience with laser marking and/or 2D barcode reading systems a plus.
    
    
  • Experience with communication between machine controls and server database a plus.
    
    
  • Good hands on abilities (help, assist and perform).
    
    
  • Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and blueprints.
    
    
  • Strong computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD experience is a plus.
    
    
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    
    
  • Team oriented.
    
    
  • Ability to work well cross-functionally and communicate with internal and external parties.
    
    
  • Strong problem solving skills, including ability to collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions and recommend effective corrective action.
    
    
  • Ability to organize, plan, allocate resources and prioritize in order to meet multiple overlapping and competing deadlines and strict timelines.
    
    
  • Strict attention to safety.
    
    
  • Demonstrated project management and leadership abilities.
    
    
  • Good organizational skills (document control).
    
    
  • Budget and financial experience.
    
    
  • Previous experience in automotive manufacturing or in a multi-cultural environment a plus.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    NTN Driveshaft Anderson, Inc. offers competitive wages and a full range of comprehensive benefits that far exceed the industry standard. These include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation and tuition reimbursement. NTN Driveshaft Anderson, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that strongly supports diversity in the workplace.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Qualified applicants should apply online at:
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    www.ntnamericas.com/careers
    
    Job: Electrical Engineer Primary Location: Indiana-Anderson, NTN Driveshaft Organization: Engineering : Job Posting: May 27, 2022, 1:47:32 PM

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