Electrical Engineer I

In 2024, we were recognized as one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Women and Newsweek's Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Earning the 2024 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.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Andersen Windows 100 Series team is seeking an 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 equipment 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 100 Series facility in Bayport, Minnesota. 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, organization, and communication of controls and electrical initiatives, including electrical improvements, obsolescence, innovation, & troubleshooting.
• Project management skills: deliver safe, effective, sustainable, and reliable solutions (Equipment specification, preventative maintenance, acceptance plans, design review, safety assessments, code compliance.)
• Own PLC programming and operator screen development and modification.
• Participative team approach to problem solving and root cause analysis with associates, supervisors, maintenance, operations, engineering, and IT.
• Support maintenance and operations team with advanced controls troubleshooting.
• Assess current and future controls and operational technologies.
• Must be able to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical drawings for equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or technology or a similar field
• Open to a range of experience levels
• Knowledge of PLC's (Allen Bradley, ControlLogix, RSLogix preferred), HMI's, drives, and control systems.
• Knowledge of servo motion control (Kinetix preferred); design, troubleshooting, and program requirements.
• Knowledge of networks, data servers, virtual machines, and general Windows OS support and patching preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, highly motivated, organized, and self-disciplined.
• Comfortable with hands-on troubleshooting.
• Comfortable with a manufacturing facility setting and equipment.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong mechanical background
• Experience with AutoCAD preferred.

COMPENSATION:

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation package for your preferred role during the hiring process. Successful candidates in this role are expected to earn $77,255-119,745.

For this role, we welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the United States.

"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:

PROFIT SHARING: In 2025 Andersen has set a profit sharing target of $3,500 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Andersen Corporation 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 characteristics protected by law. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, participate in a job interview, or engage in any part of the hiring process, please contact TACompliance@andersencorp.com.

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