R&D Product Development Electrical Engineer III

Ranpak is seeking an R&D Product Development Electrical Engineer III in Painesville, OH. The role involves designing and developing automated packaging systems, managing control systems, and ensuring compliance with electrical standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years of experience, and expertise in PLC programming and PCB design. The position requires strong problem-solving skills and collaboration within the engineering team.
R&D Product Development Electrical Engineer III

Summary
Ranpak, industry leading innovator of sustainable, automated packaging solutions, is looking for a self-motivated, creative and talented electrical engineer interested in joining our growing R&D team. You will be an integral contributor to design and development of paper-based converting/packaging systems and related automated solutions. Responsibilities include design, development, and documentation associated with the project electrical systems. This includes the control system electronics hardware, electro-mechanical interfaces, compliance to machine specifications, and compliance to applicable electrical codes and standards. Must be able to solve machine/automation system control problems by applying knowledge of electrical engineering principles to accomplish technical challenges.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Works as a collaborative electrical engineering team member applying electrical engineering principles to develop design solutions for electromechanical machine control.
• Design and layout automated equipment control systems then program, test, implement and / or manage PLC/HMI control systems and applications.
• Good understanding of embedded controllers with experience designing PCB level electronics and writing embedded software (C, C++ languages).
• Confirms electrical systems and component’s capabilities and quality by designing testing plans.
• Prepares engineering reports, calculations and checks drawings for completeness and accuracy.
• Interacts with vendors, suppliers, to select electrical components/subassemblies that comply with machine requirements and specifications.
• Trouble shooting equipment as required in house and at customer facilities.
• Develop operation manuals and other pertinent documentation.
• Responsible for design concept and layout using Solid works Electrical and AutoCAD. Experience with product production documentation requirements.
• Hands on support of prototype builds and release of new products to production launch.
• Assists with the design, development, testing and reports for new product development (NPD) projects.
• Participates in new design concept projects, customized products, quality improvements and cost reduction.
• Able to lead and mentor less experienced EE team members.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology or Controls/Mechatronics. Master’s degree a plus.
• 10+ years of related electrical engineering experience
• PLC programming experience is a must (Mitsubishi, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, etc.)
• Software programming for embedded control PCB hardware (C, C++, Structured text)
• PCB design and layout experience at electronic component level. Altium software preferred.
• Robotic integration experience is a plus.
• Hands on knowledge and prototype build of electrical control systems, PCB build, electrical troubleshooting, and electrical design
• Familiarity with design and application of various sensor technologies
• Experience programing user interface technology, HMIs such as touch screen displays
• Self-motivated, innovative, creative and exceptional product development team player
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• CAD and product documentation experience is required.
EOE STATEMENT We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.