Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Coldwater

Req ID: 28621

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Position Summary

Supervise engineers and technicians in system programming/debug/startup activities. Manage engineering processes required to design, build, ship, and service Lincoln Electric Automation systems for both Fort Loramie and Coldwater locations.

Position Responsibilities

• Supervise PLC /HMI/Robot, etc. programming personnel for both Fort Loramie and Coldwater locations.

• Focus on employee development, training, performance reviews and goal setting.

• Handle employee relations concerns with assistance from the Electrical Engineering Manager and Human Resources.

• Determine project staffing requirements based on overall project schedule and assign/re-direct resources accordingly.

• Coordinate and Lead/Participate in Engineering Design Reviews as needed (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic).

• Provide team direction in complex system start-up, debug and final equipment maturation.

• Lead Project Team in the effort of adhering to both a challenging project timeline as well as a tight financial budget (hours and material).

• Assist purchasing in establishing costs and suppliers for purchased items.

• Provide team direction in onsite installation and startup activities as needed including commissioning of equipment and resolution of final customer payment as required.

• Coordinate compiling of operator and maintenance manuals.

• Assist in developing/maintaining engineering and product standards.

• Responsible for Project ISO Documentation.

• Employee relations such as timekeeping, employee reviews, hiring practices and consistent adherence to company policy and procedure.

• Lead mentoring process of new/inexperienced engineers.

• Provide resources and assistance to Business Development for Quote reviews as well as developing concepts.

Position Responsibilities, Continued

• Strong knowledge in LEA LBS metrics and reports.

• Represent the Electrical Engineering Department in the daily Gasoline Alley Meetings

• Travel regularly between sites to monitor projects at both locations.

• Drive standardization between sites

• Work closely with Electrical Engineering Manager as well as other supervisors to streamline designs/processes to drive efficiency and cost savings.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Technical Degree in electrical engineering field desired.

• Complete PC capabilities, using MS office programs and others as required, and ability to develop computer programs or spreadsheets for specific analyses.

• 8 years of proven design experience with Industrial Automation preferred.

• PLC / HMI / Robot Programming / Network & Fieldbus / Safety Systems.

• Team Leadership and Project Engineering experience. Must work well with Machine builders, management, and support functions.

• Commitment to company values.

• Educational, training, and experience requirements may be modified at the Managements Team’s discretion.

Reporting To This Position

Software Design Engineers, (HMI/PLC, etc.), Engineering Technicians, Project Engineers, Engineering Assistants.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.