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Thermal Care, part of the Piovan Group, is a leading manufacturer of process cooling equipment and systems for applications worldwide. As an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer, Thermal Care provides heat transfer equipment for over 50 industries and specializes in meeting the specific needs of our customers by offering both standard and custom designed industrial process cooling solutions. Some of the industries served include plastics, laser, heat treating, food processing, machine tool, plating, anodizing, chemical, die casting, optical coating, and printing. 

  

The Electrical Engineering Manager manages an engineering team and completes engineering assignments of a complicated scope using advanced technical competence and supports or leads multiple projects concurrently in planning and designing industrial process fluid cooling and temperature control systems. This position receives general direction from senior or executive management but operates independently in work details. This position is located in Niles, Illinois.

Duties and Responsibilities 

Assist with the design and development of industrial process fluid cooling equipment and systemsCreate bill of material structures and maintain internal product configuration software toolsRelease manufacturing jobs by providing bills of materials, drawings, and notes to productionPerform technical analysis and engineering calculations for new and existing productsDevelop and implement testing plans, evaluation methods, and decision support tools as requiredProvide technical support to other engineers as well as the Sales, Purchasing, and Service departmentsProvide cost estimates for custom design features to assist Sales in quotation processProvide production support in development projects, customer orders, and product maintenanceInterface directly with internal and external customers to ensure products meet performance, quality, and functional expectationsActively participate in and implement continuous cost reduction and product improvement plansPartner with teammates, customers, and suppliers as required to accomplish objectivesDevelop and deliver presentations tailored to specific stakeholdersProvide timing and resource estimate to complete a job or projectAssume responsibility of all engineering project work and delegates or coordinates sub-tasks to other functions including project management of scheduling, budgeting, planning, and risk management activitiesLead and teach the development and implementation of engineering best practicesCoach and mentor less experienced engineers on project planningContribute to strategic and tactical business planningManage a team of engineersForecast resource and expertise required to meet departmental deliverablesTranslating business strategies into technical initiativesCommunicate and advocate technical strategy and information to top management Requirements Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited school or a Bachelor’s degree in a related fieldMinimum of 10 years of related work experience, preferably in the design of process fluid cooling and temperature control, industrial refrigeration, process fluid pumping, HVAC systemsSolid academic background in electrical power distribution, control circuits, control logic, NEC code, and control panel layout designUnderstanding of electromechanical control systems, ladder logic, and PID control loopsProficiency with windows-based computers and basic office, business, and engineering softwareExcellent written and oral communication skills using the English languageExceptional organizational skills with attention to detail

Piovan Group is a world leader in the development and production of systems for the automation of production processes for the storage, transport and treatment of polymers, plastic, and food powders. The Group is close to its customers, on a global basis, through continuous technical assistance and support from the design phase to the installation and start-up of the system. 

Customers, People, Innovation. These are the pillars of our philosophy that have led us to grow in a path that began more than fifty years ago, pursuing our development objectives with honesty, integrity, and transparency. 

Piovan Group offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including profit sharing, bonus plans, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, and employee referral bonus program. 

Piovan Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement), veteran status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, HIV-positive status, possession of the sickle cell trait, genetic characteristics, political views, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. 

Salary Description 100,000 - 130,000