At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Partnership and being a leader in Corporate Citizenship. Headquartered in Bayport, Minn., Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. Newsweek recognized Andersen as one of "2023 America's Greatest Workplaces."

We're focused on bringing more light into people's lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. Andersen embraces our nine Employee Resource Networks to celebrate our differences and to champion diversity. We are named as a Forbes "Best Employer for Diversity 2022."

Earning the 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen.

SUMMARY

The Andersen Windows 100 series team is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in electrical engineering, controls, and a passion for strategic thinking. As part of our dynamic team, you will help drive continuous improvement initiatives, implement innovative solutions, and help shape our electrical engineering team's strategic direction. You will be a key contributor in implementing new and exciting technologies throughout our 550,000 sq. ft. climate-controlled facility in Goodyear, Arizona. At Andersen, we strive to prioritize work-life balance and foster a positive day-to-day work experience. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to driving change, fostering continuous improvement, and shaping the future of manufacturing!

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead projects and initiatives related to mechanical improvements, obsolescence, innovation, and troubleshooting.
• Project management skills: deliver safe, effective, sustainable, and reliable solutions (Equipment specification, preventative maintenance, acceptance plans, design review, safety assessments).
• Lead prioritization, organization, and communication of controls and electrical projects and initiatives.
• PLC programming and operator screen development.
• Electrical project management working with delivery partners to assure specifications and code requirements are followed.
• Participative team approach to problem solving and root cause analysis with associates, supervisors, maintenance, operations, and engineering.
• Support maintenance and operations team with advanced controls troubleshooting.
• Assess current vs future electrical technology capabilities.
• Must be able to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical drawings for equipment.
• Coach, mentor, and train developing technicians and interns.            

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS 

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Technology or a similar field
• Preference of 5+ years' experience 
• Strong knowledge of PLC's (Allen Bradley, ControlLogix, Compact Logix, Studio 5000 preferred), HMI's (Factory Talk View SE and ME)
• Strong knowledge of servo motion control (Kinetix preferred); design, troubleshooting, program requirements, and setup.
• VFD drives troubleshooting and setup
• Knowledge of Thin Manager and Thin clients
• Knowledge of PC based Control systems
• Safety area scanners, Safety devices
• Stratix switches - IT/OT knowledge
• Knowledge on I/O devices such as proximity sensors, light curtains, area scanners, barcode scanners, lasers, touch screens.
• Pneumatic, Electrical and mechanical hands on knowledge.  

CULTURE AND BENEFITS

"Be Orange. Be You" is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we'll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn't be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand* and the one homeowners love the most.** It's also why we're committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook. 

Benefits include, and are not limited to: 

*       Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance  

*       Health Savings Account contributions  

*       Paid holidays plus PTO  

*       401(k) plan & contributions  

*       Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities  

*       Charity contributions 

*       Nationwide career opportunities 

We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today. 

In 2024, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.  

Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.