Senior Engineering Project Specialist

The primary purpose of this position is to assure responsibility for the design of all machinery to be used in manufacturing. Design machine electrical systems using software to generate drawings, as well as other documentation. Design software for integrated control of machinery. Interface with Production Engineering Manager to make recommendations on existing or future automation needs. 

•  Design systems for automation equipment to facilitate improvements per manufacturing needs
• Work in conjunction with Engineers, Mechanical Designers, and/or Production Managers to determine the design requirements to improve, and/or automate a production process
• Develop electrical schematics, control software, and machine procedures for operations, troubleshooting, and maintaining a machine or process
• Attend various trade shows to source new materials and ideas
• Build and test new machinery
• Assist with the installation of new or unique equipment as well as validation, testing, and start-up per QSP9.0
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization
• Must strictly adhere to safety requirements
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance 
• Must maintain company quality and quantity standards
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision
• Ability to remain calm and receptive in fast paced situations

• Associates degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent 

• Work experience in basic electricity/electronics and design work

• Work experience with programming PLC's, Servomotor, Steppemotor Control Systems, and pneumatic circuitry 
• Knowledge of Computer Control Systems

• Ability to read/write/understand logic programs, electrical drawings, mechanical drawings and specifications 

• Thorough understanding of motion control systems

• Ability to use measuring devices and gauges

• Good computer entry-retrieval skills 

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations
• Good manual dexterity
• Must have full visual color perception

•  Majority of work is performed in various product or lab locations, requiring safety glasses

**Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.  Cook does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) of this employment position.**

“We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer for minorities, women, protected veterans, disabled individuals, and any other protected class.”

Cook will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state/province and local law.