The Electrical Engineer Project Coordinator brings specialized technical expertise to the design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and installation of designated equipment as required.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive services for the successful installation, startup, and commissioning of packaging equipment, including travel to customer locations when necessary.
• Serve as the electrical lead for smaller projects and retrofits, coordinating assembly operations during equipment construction.
• Create detailed electrical component schematic designs, panel layouts, and bills of materials (BOMs) for assigned smaller project, assist project leaders with larger projects
• Develop and implement control program additions for electrical components to ensure the proper function of PLCs, HMIs, motion control, and message displays.
• Assist during machine testing and troubleshooting to ensure the certification of packaging equipment for customer acceptance.
• Learn and master the design and layout of electrical components and systems for packaging equipment.
• Learn existing control programs for understanding to enable improved service support.
• Assist with customer service calls and provide creative and accurate design solutions.
• Track customer support calls with company CRM (Salesforce)
• Effectively communicate electrical design intent to customers and other departments, ensuring fulfillment of requirements.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve conflicts, address issues, and incorporate suggestions into electrical designs.
• Obtain quotations from vendors and set up parts in the ERP system.
• Maintain electrical documentation and produce timely and detailed reports.
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading electrical schematics and troubleshooting electrical wiring.
• Solid understanding of packaging machines and processes.

Qualifications:

• Education equivalent to a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent training and experience.
• Ability to use PLC and motion control software, such as Logix 5000, Siemens TIA Step 7.
• Ability to effectively utilize complex software for design, problem solving, and documentation.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively convey design concepts.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and basic electronic measuring devices.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software, and various Viking Masek systems.
• Knowledge of networking and communication hardware and protocols.

Preferable Skills:

• PC programming languages such as C, C++, Python, Java
• Familiarity with Eplan, AutoCAD
• Possess a solid understanding of packaging machines and processes.

Other Misc.

• Advocate for the Viking Value Proposition in all interactions.
• Attend trade shows as a technical resource when necessary.
• Commit to continuous improvement and industry training.
• Occasionally work in proximity to moving mechanical parts.
• Adhere to company and departmental SOPs and protocols.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot problems.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to accuracy, accountability, communication, and closure.
• May occasionally travel on company business.

Hours: Monday through Friday. 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Based on departmental needs. Travel may be required (can be flexible). Start and end times may vary.