Senior Manufacturing Engineer II [Electrical]

Together We Innovate. Together We Change. Are you seeking a leadership opportunity that involves providing equipment and system engineering solutions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Imagine your next position with Philip Morris USA!

We are currently seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer II (Electrical) to join our team in Richmond, VA. You will support and lead projects within high-speed manufacturing in our world class manufacturing facility.

What you will be doing:

• Independently lead, this will require the application of technical practices and procedures for high-speed manufacturing and packaging equipment

• You will provide electrical engineering services and technical expertise for high-speed manufacturing equipment working with in-house electricians, technical support and OEM resources.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to make formal presentations and interact with multi-functional teams on projects

• Maintain technical standards, principles and business processes and be willing to grow knowledge of the same

• Develop work priorities and plans based on business objectives

• Serve as a technical resource in your area of specialization

• Prioritize and allocate resources when participating in multi-functional projects within budget guidelines

• You will manage capital projects with associated scope and budgets of 1-5 million annually

• Transform own technical and business knowledge into solutions others can use

• Help mentor and develop technical talent in department

What we want you to have:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent experience working as an Electrical Engineer in a manufacturing or related field.

• Minimum 3+ years proven experience in engineering, manufacturing, or related field

• Experience with high-speed manufacturing and packaging equipment

• Experience with programming and troubleshooting PLC & IPC machine control systems. Experience with Beckhoff and Allen Bradley Rockwell preferred.

• Strong communication and leadership skills with the experience leading technical projects and presenting scope, timelines, and budgets to senior leadership.

• Willingness to take initiative and have accountability

• Proven ability to apply equipment or process knowledge and technology to analyze and troubleshoot machinery problems in support of factory maintenance personnel ie effectively interpret electrical schematics.

• You possess a proven track record of balancing multiple priorities in a changing environment.

• You can make decisions using independent judgment under time constraints with minimal direction when required.

• The ability to support back shifts, weekends and travel as needed, though minimal