# Electrical/Mechanical Engineer

> Ametsa Packaging · Paris, United States · Full-time · Posted 2025-03-12

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Maintenance

## Description

### **MUST BE ABLE TO PASS BASIC ECT TEST**

### **Education:**

-   Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
-   Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification (preferred but not always required).

### **Technical Experience:**

-   **5+ years of experience** in an industrial, manufacturing, or engineering environment.
-   Strong knowledge of **electromechanical systems**, **automation**, **PLC programming**, and **control systems**.
-   Experience in **troubleshooting and maintaining mechanical and electrical systems**, such as motors, conveyors, gearboxes, circuit breakers, and wiring.
-   Proficiency in using **CAD software** (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) for designing or updating mechanical/electrical layouts.
-   Familiarity with **preventive and predictive maintenance systems**.

### **Project and System Experience:**

-   Experience leading or supporting **capital projects**, machinery installations, or system upgrades.
-   Understanding of **safety and compliance standards** (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, NEC).
-   Ability to analyze system failures and implement **root cause analysis (RCA)** and **corrective actions**.
-   Knowledge of communication standards common to industrial control environments (e.g., RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, Ethernet IP)

-   Knowledge and experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems and associated control devices
-   Proficient in the use of tools and equipment common to the trade
-   Expert electrical troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment ranging from 24VDC to 480VAC.
-   Advanced PLC, Electrical Controls, VFD, and servo systems experience
-   Strong mechanical background with the ability to assemble, repair, and modify equipment.
-   Automation experience. Basic troubleshooting skills, minor program adjustments, and adding assorted switched programming of VFDs.
-   Ability to operate power tools and other shop equipment
-   Responsible for mechanical and electrical assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and modification of control systems used in automated machinery
-   Performs maintenance service and repairs on production equipment, including preventative maintenance
-   Set up and programming of PLCs, variable frequency, and servo drives
-   Set up and programming of operator interface devices
-   Assembly and wiring of electrical control panels and machinery
-   Generation of electrical schematics and support documentation
-   Employs safe work practices such as lockout out tagout, ladder safety, safe use of power tools, etc.

**Soft Skills & Other Requirements:**

-   Project Management experience. Able to provide timelines and resources necessary for the project.
-   Displays attention to detail and is accurate and disciplined
-   Must be able to follow through on all tasks and projects with limited supervision
-   Ability to work as part of a team and independently when needed
-   Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team.
-   Good communication skills for interfacing with production, maintenance, and external vendors.
-   Willingness to work on-site, possibly in rotating shifts, and be available for **emergency support** or **on-call duties** if required.

Schedule:

-   10-hour shift
-   12 hour shift
-   Day shift
-   Monday to Friday
-   Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

## Requirements

-   Requires 5+ years of experience in the industrial manufacturing field or in a related area
-   5+ years electrical troubleshooting and system diagnostics
-   Comprehensive understanding of Electro-mechanical components and their function(s) in automated manufacturing equipment

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability
-   Training & Development

## Apply

[Apply at Ametsa Packaging](https://apply.workable.com/ametsa-packaging/j/13F8F34479/apply)

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