Electrical Controls Engineer

Overview

The Electrical Controls Engineer will design, program, debug, and support automated systems and automation equipment for production. The engineer will provide electrical design input and assist in concept and development efforts within the facility, through infrastructure, programming, or design. Extensive PLC, Robot, Human Machine Interface (HMI), and electrical controls skills are necessary. The successful candidate will offer troubleshooting assistance on all electrical and/or controls equipment focusing on issue resolution and data acquisition.

This role requires a collaborative team working style and the ability to work with management, machine operators, supervisors, and other engineers. The engineer must be self-motivated, work with minimum supervision, drive continuous improvement, and help transition new technologies into the business framework.

• Develop cost estimates for electrical systems - including purchased components, design & install labor
• Design of electrical hardware circuit and safety control circuit for automated machines and equipment
• Create electrical hardware drawings and schematics
• Lead design review meetings with production, maintenance, quality control, and others as needed
• Program machine software (PLC, robot, vision, HMI, etc.)
• Debug of programming during machine build and early-stage running
• Research, develop, test, design, and implement current and new technologies
• Provide on-going technical support for in house technicians in the machine-building group
• Support/advise with machine specification development for outsourcing activities
• Prepare, update, and deliver professional training materials, such as operation manuals, instructions, and technical reports

The ideal candidate will be able to perform these responsibilities independently. It is important to summarize and report critical information clearly and in a time-efficient manner. This candidate will also have some project leadership responsibilities, including facilitating meetings to build consensus on project direction and scope, creating materials to communicate to related groups or chain-of-command, developing schedules or action lists, and collaborating with others to ensure project results are obtained.

• 5+ years of experience working as controls engineer or related role
• Bachelor degree in Electrical, Electrical Technology or Mechatronics
• Analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Formal training or extensive experience on PLCs (Control Logix, OMRON CJ & NJ), Robot (DENSO RC8), AutoCAD Electrical
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven project completion history with successful results
• Independently manage a workload consisting of long-term projects and unplanned day-to-day priorities
• Hands-on person who values time on the shop floor working on the process
• Ability to use various scientific rules and methods to solve problems and perform root cause analysis to diagnose equipment or process issues quickly
• Willingness to be on-call or work remotely when needed; willingness to work weekends when required

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans
• 401K with 4% Company Match
• Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays
• Bonus Program
• FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
• Company provided Life, Disability, ADD, and Business Travel Insurance
• Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
• Various Optional Insurance Programs such as Legal, Identity Theft, Critical Illness, etc.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
• Volunteer opportunities
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
• Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)

Candidates residing 50+ miles from the work location are eligible for relocation assistance.

Annual Salary: $96,000 - $120,000