Hardware Engineer Salary in Charlotte, NC

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Celgard where we develop and manufacture membrane battery separators that are critical components used in lithium-ion batteries for electric drive vehicles (EDVs) and energy storage systems (ESS).Company:Celgard, LLCJob Description:About the RoleWe are seeking a Sr. Project Electrical Engineer to be a part of the Celgard team based in Charlotte, NC. This role performs as a plant engineering department electrical, instrumentation, and controls engineer. The incumbent will be responsible for entire project life cycle from scope determination through timely project closure on assigned projects. This role also aids the other project managers with electrical, controls, and instrumentation design of their assigned projects.Reporting RelationshipsThis position directly reports to the Plant Engineering Manager and does not supervise others.Asahi Kasei and Celgard ValuesSincerity - Being sincere with everyoneChallenge - Bolding taking challenges, continually seeking changeCreativity - Creating new value through unity and synergyKey AccountabilitiesProject management of capital and expense projects from concept to project closure.Specification of equipment, control systems, and process function for new equipment.Electrical design of low voltage utility power for machinery and facilities.Instrumentation and controls design for machinery and facilities.Project material quotation, requisition, tracking, and staging.Project forecasting, budgeting, invoice management and controlling costs within project budget.Supervise and support electrical installation contractors on project work.Supervise and support start up and internal checkout of electrical installation on project work.Specify PLC system architecture for new installations.Support PLC programmers with machine control concepts and hardware selection.Support other discipline engineers with electrical and instrumentation designs for their projects.Update electrical drawings in the document control system.Occasional support of maintenance personnel with troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation breakdowns.Ability to travel, on occasion, domestically and internationally.Evaluates performance of mechanical, electromechanical, electrical, and other plant systems and makes recommendations for improvements and cost savings.Knowledge and appreciation of safe work practices and environments; Maintains high level of safety among all employees throughout project process.Uses technical knowledge and awareness of details to recognize when technical problems are developing in the various disciplines and initiates appropriate corrective actions.QualificationsEducation Background:BS in Electrical Engineering required.Knowledge & Experience:5+ years of experience with electrical, controls, and instrumentation design of machines, utilities, and facilities in a manufacturing or industrial environment required.4+ years of experience with capital and expense project management required.Experience with plastic extrusion equipment and web handling equipment are preferred.Experience with VF drives, PLC hardware, process instrumentation, and utilities that support the process equipment is required.Must have demonstrated experience with a strong emphasis on execution of multiple projects and electrical and instrumentation support of other disciplines.Must be proficient in use of AutoCAD (standard or electrical) and MS Office products.Must be proficient in the application of NEC, ISA, NEMA codes and standards.Must be proficient in in the application and design of PLCs, HMI, VFDs, and instrumentation; the application and design of power circuits at 480v and below; the application of motors and motor controls; and the application of temperature and pressure controls.Must be proficient with Allen Bradley and Mitsubishi PLCs, PowerFlex Drives, Logix5000 Control Systems.Application and design of plastic extrusion equipment is preferred.Application and design in bonding, ovens, winding, conversion slitting and packaging is preferred.Application and design with thin film web handling and tension control is preferred.Application with on-line analyzers and inspection equipment is preferred.Key Attributes: Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences across all levels of the organization is requiredMust have strong interpersonal skillsMust be adept at influencing others to move projects forwardTravel: Must be able and willing to travel up to 10% for domestically and abroad for training and visiting other company locationsWorking EnvironmentThis position is in a manufacturing plant setting that would require working in a production environment around chemicals. Work is 80% desk-based but will require standing and walking for 20% of the time. You may be required to lift up to 35 pounds and/or push, pull, or otherwise move objects.Celgard manufacturing sites are IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified.About UsFor more than 50 years, Celgard has proven itself as a global leader in the development and production of high-performance membrane technology. Celgard specializes in solvent-free, dry-process, microporous membranes used as separators that are a major component of lithium-ion batteries that power a broad range of electric vehicles (EV) and energy storage systems (ESS). Celgard® membrane is also used in specialty applications such as satellites and military installations as well as other barrier-type applications like technical textiles for waterproof and breathable apparel. Headquartered in the United States, we operate manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and China and have sales and technical service staff located strategically throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Celgard, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Polypore International, LP, an Asahi Kasei Company. With manufacturing facilities or sales offices in nine countries serving six continents, Polypore brings advanced development and manufacturing know-how as well as unique problem-solving capabilities to customers' lithium-ion and lead-acid battery development teams. The Asahi Kasei Group is a diversified group of companies led by holding company Asahi Kasei Corp., with operations in the material, homes, and health care business sectors. With more than 46,000 employees around the world, the Asahi Kasei Group serves customers in more than 100 countries. We are Creating for Tomorrow!Location InformationCharlotte, NC, known as the Queen City, is a thriving metropolitan area of over 2.6 million people across 15 counties. It is situated just north of the South Carolina border and is close enough to drive to the mountains and the beach in two-three hours. Charlotte brings diversity in people, industries and living, from urban to rural. It is ranked second among 25 largest cities for most desirable place to purchase a home by Nerdwallet.com and is ranked eighth among the top 10 big booming cities by CNNmoney.com. Charlotte is home of one of North Carolina's largest college campuses, UNC Charlotte. Along with a friendly southern culture, Charlotte offers dining, arts, museums, major league basketball, a national football team, a soccer team, a minor league baseball team, NASCAR, shopping, festivals, a variety of amenities and quick access to several parks for people who love to get outdoors.#LI-TR1As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in. ANDRITZ HYDRO USA operates in a niche market that provides overhaul and rehabilitation to hydro power plants. The work encompasses a wide range of repair, replacement and improvement services to restore dependability and sustainability to hydro power facilities, or to increase capacity and/or efficiency. Projects range in size and scope, but routinely span from component assessment, design, and procurement to site installation and commissioning. Hydro power is recognized as the most economic form of renewable energy, and the company is committed to environmentally friendly concepts. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Procurement Manager would be responsible for a growing team of 5 individuals: 4 Procurement Specialists and 1 Logistics Specialist. In addition to the management responsibility, as a working manager, the individual would be required to execute some of the more complex procurement related tasks to support the team during peak loads (ex: lead large RFQ's; negotiate large PO's; resolve vendor issues, etc.).The variety of supplied parts purchased by the team of Procurement Specialists is quite vast. It can stem from: castings & forgings to large made-to-order welded & machined parts, as well as standard parts and hardware. Each Procurement Specialist is responsible for the purchase planning and supply follow-up for their projects. They work closely with the project team, engineering, quality, and logistics to ensure on-budget spend and on-time delivery in their supply chain.PRINCIPAL DUTIES: Provide guidance to the team, assign tasks, manage workload and manage priorities Perform resource loading and capacity planning on a quarterly basis Support the Procurement Director in defining and executing strategic procurement initiatives Assist in implementing strategic directives laid out by management Help establish department goals and objectives Manage strategic vendor relationships Assist in new vendor development initiatives Assist in the roll out of Global Procurement initiatives Work closely with Project Directors to resolve issues Work closely with Engineering managers and Quality managers to resolve issues and impact change Enforce company policies, procedures and guideline related to procurement Collect, analyze, and report on procurement KPI's Assist with vendor issues and claims Participate and lead in major vendor claims (active/passive) Validate and sign-off on supply budgets for the sales & proposals team Review and participate in the vendor selection process Review and vet procurement approval requests. Digital Approval Workflow Assist/lead the more critical commercial negotiations around Terms & Condition Approve new vendors Generate, validate, and publish various procurement reports Place purchase orders in peak load periods, as needed Oversee the proper issuance of service agreements for site labor services Support the implementation of new tools Assist/lead any process improvement initiatives Assist in various RCA (root cause analysis) exercises, as needed Ensure that procurement procedures are kept up to date Train new employees or organize refresher trainings as needed Manage annual frame agreements with vendors Visit vendor facilities Help resolve vendor payment issues Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business with a concentration in supply chain preferred Logistics min 7-10 years business experience. Experience in purchasing large industrial components and/or complex engineered parts (castings or machined parts). Experience in production control, expediting, logistics and/or EPC projects is preferred. Worldwide sourcing experience including excellent logistics knowledge to deliver parts to job sites in the US. Experience in procuring large service contracts. 3-5 years of ERP system experience (SAP is a plus). Strong computer skills (MS Excel, Access, Word, Project). Familiarity with scheduling software is a plus. Knowledge of contract law, terms and conditions, sourcing, total cost of ownership and supply chain principals. Competencies Experience in purchasing large industrial components and/or complex engineered parts (ex: large weldments, castings/forgings or machined parts), preferred. Experience in supply chain management, expediting, logistics and/or EPC projects, preferred Experience with sourcing and award of large labor service agreements, preferred. Federal Acquisition Regulation experience SBA Management and Reporting experience Seasoned in handling commercial terms & conditions Seasoned in vendor management Responsive and accountable Ability to clearly communicate, deliver presentations, simplify, explain variances and issues to a team and propose solutions Demonstrated positive relationships with internal/external customers Demonstrated problem solving and innovative thinking Well organized, detail-oriented, and self-disciplined with the ability to prioritize work and manage multiple simultaneous activities. Must be assertive and highly proactive with the ability to stimulate action to achieve on time delivery of parts, equipment, and materials. Knowledge of market trends and purchasing best practices Employs fair, ethical, and transparent procurement practices Ability to priorities tasks and work under pressure Organized and structured Proficiency in English All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.Requisition ID: 10232 Nearest Major Market: Charlotte

DescriptionLJB Inc. is a national engineering firm that provides civil and structural engineering, as well as geospatial, safety and environmental services. Our diverse expertise, client base, and geographies have enabled LJB to serve clients in all 50 U.S. states and several countries.We know that improving infrastructure improves communities, which improves quality of life-and that's what drives everything we do. For more than 50 years, LJB has been designing ways to connect people and communities safely and efficiently. As a full-service transportation team, we have the diverse capabilities and proven know-how to design solutions that meet today's needs and tomorrow's demands.We are currently seeking candidates to fill the position of Roadway Design Engineer in one of our North Carolina offices. You will be expected to immediately impact our firm as we seek innovative ways to serve our clients and grow our geographic presence in the Carolinas. You must exhibit a professional attitude, visionary thinking, innovative ideas, analytical problem solving and a willingness to collaborate while having the ability to work independently. A strong existing professional network and experience with North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) projects will assist in meeting the job requirements as a client-facing subject matter expert.ROADWAY DESIGN ENGINEER EDUCATION AND REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in civil engineering requiredP.E. license registered in North Carolina is requiredROADWAY DESIGN ENGINEER EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:10 to 20 years' or more progressive engineering experience possessing a broad knowledge and experience in transportation and roadway design5 years of project management experience is preferredExperience working on NCDOT design projects is requiredMicro Station and Geopak design software experience requiredProject management skills such as, schedule management, financial project management and excellent written and verbal communication skills requiredROADWAY DESIGN ENGINEER JOB DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS:Perform engineering design tasks for roadway projects from preliminary to final designDevelop specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packagesEstablished working relationships and contact with client technical staff and project managers especially in NCDOT, local governments, and private clients (Engineer)Provide engineering design services for traditional design-bid-build projects and design-build transportation projectsMentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans, including but not limited to implementation and knowledge of cross sections, traffic control, drainage, and signing and pavement markings plans (Engineer)Coordinate design activities and meetings between design staff, subcontractors, and client managersParticipate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost and scheduling performanceIdentify schedule and cost variances and develop and implement recommendations for corrective actionParticipate in project by completing tasks within schedule and budget with teams comprised of different disciplinesActively participate and serve in leadership position in transportation related organizations such as ASHE, ASCE, DBIA, etc.LJB offers competitive compensation packages, which includes paid time off, a 401(k)/profit sharing plan, tuition reimbursement, flexibility, and mobility. LJB Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans/disabilities. If you are a self-starting individual who wishes to join an established team that believes in excellence in the workplace, this opportunity is for you.Recruiters or staffing agencies: LJB Inc. is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a LJB Inc. employee without a current, fully executed agreement on file. Please direct all communications to the HR team.

DescriptionLJB Inc. is a national engineering firm that provides civil and structural engineering, as well as geospatial, safety and environmental services. Our diverse expertise, client base, and geographies have enabled LJB to serve clients in all 50 U.S. states and several countries.We know that improving infrastructure improves communities, which improves quality of life-and that's what drives everything we do. For more than 50 years, LJB has been designing ways to connect people and communities safely and efficiently. As a full-service transportation team, we have the diverse capabilities and proven know-how to design solutions that meet today's needs and tomorrow's demands. We are currently seeking candidates to fill the position of Roadway Design Engineer for one of our North Carolina offices. We are open to candidates not local to Charlotte, Kernersville, or Raleigh NC working remotely within the US.ROADWAY DESIGN ENGINEER MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Perform engineering design tasks for roadway projects from preliminary to final design.Develop specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages.Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans (including but not limited to implementation and knowledge of cross sections, traffic control, drainage, and signing and pavement markings plans.Coordinate design activities and meetings between design staff, subcontractors, and client managers.ROADWAY DESIGN ENGINEER MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost, and scheduling performance.Identify schedule and cost variance and develop/implement recommendations for corrective action.Actively participate and service in leadership positions in transportation related organizations such as ASHE, ASCE, DBIA, etc.Other duties as assigned.ROADWAY DESIGN ENGINEER QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.3+ years of progressive engineering experience possessing a broad knowledge and experience in transportation and roadway design.Experience working with NCDOT design projects preferred.Micro Station, Geopak, and OpenRoads Designer (ORD) design software experience required.ROADWAY DESIGN ENGINEER KEY COMPETENCIES:Critical thinkingProblem solvingQuick and continuous learningExcellent written and verbal communicationResults drivenCustomer awarenessCollaborationTime ManagementFinancial Project ManagementLJB offers competitive compensation packages, which includes paid time off, a 401(k)/profit sharing plan, tuition reimbursement, flexibility, and mobility. LJB Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans/disabilities. If you are a self-starting individual who wishes to join an established team that believes in excellence in the workplace, this opportunity is for you.Recruiters or staffing agencies: LJB Inc. is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a LJB Inc. employee without a current, fully executed agreement on file. Please direct all communications to the HR team.

Job description:ANDRITZ HYDRO USA operates in a niche market that provides overhaul and rehabilitation to hydro power plants. The work encompasses a wide range of repair, replacement and improvement services to restore dependability and sustainability to hydro power facilities, or to increase capacity and/or efficiency. Projects range in size and scope, but routinely span from component assessment, design, and procurement to site installation and commissioning. Hydro power is recognized as the most economic form of renewable energy, and the company is committed to environmentally friendly concepts. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Procurement Manager would be responsible for a growing team of 5 individuals: 4 Procurement Specialists and 1 Logistics Specialist. In addition to the management responsibility, as a working manager, the individual would be required to execute some of the more complex procurement related tasks to support the team during peak loads (ex: lead large RFQ's; negotiate large PO's; resolve vendor issues, etc.).The variety of supplied parts purchased by the team of Procurement Specialists is quite vast. It can stem from: castings & forgings to large made-to-order welded & machined parts, as well as standard parts and hardware. Each Procurement Specialist is responsible for the purchase planning and supply follow-up for their projects. They work closely with the project team, engineering, quality, and logistics to ensure on-budget spend and on-time delivery in their supply chain.PRINCIPAL DUTIES:Provide guidance to the team, assign tasks, manage workload and manage prioritiesPerform resource loading and capacity planning on a quarterly basisSupport the Procurement Director in defining and executing strategic procurement initiativesAssist in implementing strategic directives laid out by managementHelp establish department goals and objectivesManage strategic vendor relationshipsAssist in new vendor development initiativesAssist in the roll out of Global Procurement initiativesWork closely with Project Directors to resolve issuesWork closely with Engineering managers and Quality managers to resolve issues and impact changeEnforce company policies, procedures and guideline related to procurementCollect, analyze, and report on procurement KPI'sAssist with vendor issues and claimsParticipate and lead in major vendor claims (active/passive)Validate and sign-off on supply budgets for the sales & proposals teamReview and participate in the vendor selection processReview and vet procurement approval requests. Digital Approval WorkflowAssist/lead the more critical commercial negotiations around Terms & ConditionApprove new vendorsGenerate, validate, and publish various procurement reportsPlace purchase orders in peak load periods, as neededOversee the proper issuance of service agreements for site labor servicesSupport the implementation of new toolsAssist/lead any process improvement initiativesAssist in various RCA (root cause analysis) exercises, as neededEnsure that procurement procedures are kept up to dateTrain new employees or organize refresher trainings as neededManage annual frame agreements with vendorsVisit vendor facilitiesHelp resolve vendor payment issuesOther duties as assignedQualifications:Bachelor's degree in business with a concentration in supply chain preferredLogistics min 7-10 years business experience.Experience in purchasing large industrial components and/or complex engineered parts (castings or machined parts). Experience in production control, expediting, logistics and/or EPC projects is preferred.Worldwide sourcing experience including excellent logistics knowledge to deliver parts to job sites in the US.Experience in procuring large service contracts.3-5 years of ERP system experience (SAP is a plus).Strong computer skills (MS Excel, Access, Word, Project). Familiarity with scheduling software is a plus.Knowledge of contract law, terms and conditions, sourcing, total cost of ownership and supply chain principals.CompetenciesExperience in purchasing large industrial components and/or complex engineered parts (ex: large weldments, castings/forgings or machined parts), preferred.Experience in supply chain management, expediting, logistics and/or EPC projects, preferredExperience with sourcing and award of large labor service agreements, preferred.Federal Acquisition Regulation experienceSBA Management and Reporting experienceSeasoned in handling commercial terms & conditionsSeasoned in vendor managementResponsive and accountableAbility to clearly communicate, deliver presentations, simplify, explain variances and issues to a team and propose solutionsDemonstrated positive relationships with internal/external customersDemonstrated problem solving and innovative thinkingWell organized, detail-oriented, and self-disciplined with the ability to prioritize work and manage multiple simultaneous activities.Must be assertive and highly proactive with the ability to stimulate action to achieve on time delivery of parts, equipment, and materials.Knowledge of market trends and purchasing best practicesEmploys fair, ethical, and transparent procurement practicesAbility to priorities tasks and work under pressureOrganized and structuredProficiency in English