Trainee Electrical Machine Design Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Belvac's proven technology is utilized worldwide in the 2 piece aluminum beverage can industry. With over 60 years of innovation in the industry, Belvac has provided their customers with sustainable solutions. Supplying can makers with Cupping, Body making, Trimming, Decorating, Bottom Rim Coating, Necking, Shaping and inspection technology. Our machinery is utilized in the beverage, food, beauty, and aerosol industry worldwide. Belvac is dedicated to providing customers with the highest performing machinery for the lowest cost of operation. With over 300 employees across seven locations worldwide, Belvac is able to support customers in real time in over 150+ countries.
General Function:
Responsible for the design/engineering of projects of the highest order of difficulty/complexity. Responsible for project direction from initial concept to final prototype test & validation. Performs diversified electrical machine design and controls on new or major improvements/adaptations to existing machines.
Primary Responsibilities:

• It is every BPM, Inc. Employee's responsibility to be aware of and work with Belvac's current documented Quality Management System as it pertains to their job requirements.
• Peer review new designs and adaptations of existing designs. Attend cross-functional design reviews and lead when required.
• Manage the design of the electrical control systems for Belvac's standard products and specialty products including:
• Design, Issue & Implementation of electrical control systems for all Standard Product Machinery in accord with NEC and Machinery Code.
• Value Engineering,
• Creation of Bills of Materials
• Generate electrical schematics
• Automation programming including PLC, HMI, and servos
• Peer review new designs and adaptations of existing designs. Attend cross-functional design reviews and lead when required.
• Ensure compliance with CE Code as it pertains to machine safety
• Assist the Director Global Engineering or his/her designee in the design, engineering, and testing of Prototype and/or experimental machines.
• Responsible for project planning, design of experiments, design reviews, design verifications.
• Responsible for design output in the form of BOM's and drawings to Belvac standards and the requirements of QP4.1 (Stage Gate Process).
• Focus on continuous improvement and thorough documentation of all processes
• Prevalent activities in performance of duties are:
• Coordination and organization of work
• Preparation of layouts
• Provide necessary calculations
• Direct the efforts of drafters and electricians as necessary
• Ensure testing is organized and undertaken in a scientific manner and results/data collected and recorded.
• Provide technical documentation
• Provide customer assistance and field testing as directed by his/her supervisor.

Education:
BSEE or substantial experience in Electrical Machine Design Controls and Logic.
Experience:
Eight years of experience in Engineering field, preferably in machine manufacturing and controls of high speed machinery. Must be proficient in AutoCAD Electrical, Rockwell Software Contrologix 5000, and ISO 9001. Must have good technical written and verbal communication skills. Must be capable of using typical Microsoft Office software. Must be capable of creating Bills of Material. Knowledge of CE (European Safety Standards) and structured text programming are pluses.
Work Arrangement : Onsite
We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
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This position may be located in: Americas : United States : Virginia : Lynchburg
Sub Division : Belvac United States
Job Requisition ID : 63160
Job Function : Engineering