Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Jost Chemical Co. is a manufacturer of high purity specialty chemicals, virtually free of impurities, for the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and other specialty markets. As an FDA registered manufacturer that operates under bulk pharmaceutical c-GMP's, Jost Chemical produces high quality chemicals with lot-to-lot consistency that meet USP/EP/ACS/FCC specifications and Kosher and Halal certifications where applicable. Products are rigorously tested to confirm they do not contain common microbial contaminants.

Background

• Works under general supervision of the Engineering Director in a c-GMP regulated manufacturing environment operating under Q7A standards
  
• Limited responsibility to provide team with expertise in the design and layout of electrical systems using developed subsystems, industry standard components and, when required, some elements of original design

Tasks

• Work closely with engineers, electricians, operators and others during all phases of engineering projects from conception through commissioning
  
• Design, implement, maintain and improve electrical equipment, instruments, facilities, components, and systems for chemical manufacturing plant
  
• Operate computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks
  
• Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes and customer requirements
  
• Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards
  
• Prepare specifications and purchase materials and equipment
  
• Investigate and test vendor products
  
• Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget
  
• Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems to ensure installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements
  
• Investigate complaints, determine nature and extent of problem and recommend remedial measures
  
• Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment and major repairs; develop budgets, estimate labor/material/construction costs
  
• Compile data and write reports regarding existing and potential engineering projects
  
• Keep abreast of new methods and developments for the purpose of recommending changes in emphasis in programs, or new programs, or new programs warranted by such developments

Electrical Engineer

Specifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering
  
• Three (3) years’ experience

Knowledge of:

• Theories, principles, methods and procedures of electrical engineering (Basic level)
  
• Mathematics and statistics (Broad level)
  
• AutoCAD Inventor preferred
  
• MS Office software package

Skill in:

• Working effectively and efficiently on multiple projects
  
• Effective, disciplined and demonstrated documentation
  
• Working effectively in a team environment, including collaboration between development and process divisions
  
• Responding to rapidly changing demands

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
  
• Develop creative solutions to problems
  
• Meet deadlines
  
• Exercise judgment while being insightful, logical and methodical
  
• Perform field investigation and provide services within a chemical manufacturing plant
  
• Maintain a proactive and positive attitude

FLSA

• Exempt

Jost Chemical offers:

Stable company with growth opportunities

Competitive market salary

On-site 24/7 fitness center

Above market, low-cost benefits package

• Family Medical and Dental
  
• Disability and Life Insurance
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• SEP retirement plan