Job Name:
Electrical Engineering Technologist | Menomonie, WI

General information

Location: , WI
Date:
15-Apr-2025
Company:
Andersen Corporation
Posting City: Menomonie, WI
Ref #:
7481
Job Category:
Engineering
State:
WI

Description & Requirements

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

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. 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. 

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.

PURPOSE: The Andersen Menomonie Engineering team is seeking an individual with strong organizational skills to support current production lines. Primary focus will be on monitoring, controlling, and improving existing manufacturing processes, and to ensure customer and business needs are met. Secondary focus will be on developing, implementing new processes, and supporting product line extensions.


SUMMARY

Role in the electrical and controls technical support area. Primary focus is contributing as a key member of a technical team supporting plant production as a subject matter expert in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and automation controls support. This position will work with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to resolve production downtime, identify root causes, and investigate, develop, and test machine and process improvements. 


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Analyze data; develop proposals focused on improvements and present to management.  Improvement areas include safety, quality, delivery, cost, overall customer satisfaction, and reducing process variation.
  • Lead and/or support project teams on the successful commercialization and start-up of new fabrication equipment and processes. 
  • Troubleshoot problems and perform root cause analysis with other technical employees, suppliers, and external experts
  • Develop and implement improvements to technical issues on machines and processes
  • Ensure built in quality by using DMAIC tools: Process mapping, process capability, C&E Matrix, fishbone diagram, FMEA, MSA, DOE, Control Plans.
  • Develop specifications to procure production equipment and/or complete production lines.
  • Create training tools, documents and standard operating procedures for production processes ensuring consistent manufacturability.
  • Drive corrective action through root cause identification and structured problem solving.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  • 2-year technical degree or equivalent combination of formalized technical education and experience
  • Experience in working with PLC and PLC software for troubleshooting, modification of code, and adding new code
  • Experience within automation/electrical field
  • Troubleshooting skills for process and machine automation problems
  • Strong aptitude in process improvement and problem-solving
  • Must be able to read & interpret electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical drawings for equipment
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Communicate effectively through written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills.
  • Knowledge and experience with quality systems, statistical process control, process capability and lean manufacturing tools.
  • Some travel may be required, primary location Menomonie, WI

NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Rockwell Automation motion control applications
  • CNC application troubleshooting, programming, and maintaining

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 $68,000 - $102,000.

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:
• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, dental, prescription, vision coverage
• Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

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.

VISA SPONSORSHIP: At this time, we are not sponsoring candidates for work authorization in this position. Should you independently secure work authorization, please consider applying to this position.

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.
Posting City:
Menomonie, WI
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