Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Summary

Design of Electrical Hardware and Software for Industrial Production Machinery;
Negotiate with Production Engineering to Clarify Project Specification;
Develop Quotation for Electrical System, Including Purchased Components and Labor;
Design of Safety Control Circuit, Hardware Circuit, and Generating Hardware Drawings;
Creation of Machine Software to Control the Machine (PLC, Robot, Vision, Servo Motors, etc.);
Adjustment / Debug of the Machine Software during Machine Construction and Install;
Updating Final Electrical Drawings to Reflect Changes Made during Machine Construction;
Create Electrical Portion of the Machine Operation Manual;
Some travel is expected, domestic and international.

Design of Electrical Hardware and Software for Industrial Production Machinery;
Negotiate with Production Engineering to Clarify Project Specification;
Develop Quotation for Electrical System, Including Purchased Components and Labor;
Design of Safety Control Circuit, Hardware Circuit, and Generating Hardware Drawings;
Creation of Machine Software to Control the Machine (PLC, Robot, Vision, Servo Motors, etc.);
Adjustment / Debug of the Machine Software during Machine Construction and Install;
Updating Final Electrical Drawings to Reflect Changes Made during Machine Construction;
Create Electrical Portion of the Machine Operation Manual;
Some travel is expected, domestic and international.

The E3-level Electrical/Controls Engineer exhibits nearly full autonomy over executing their assigned work. They are assigned a job or task and are able to develop their own plan of action to complete it satisfactorily. They can handle working on broad or undeveloped, high-level concepts.

• Designs safety and operational controls for new and existing equipment and troubleshoots any issues with these controls, referring complex issues to more experienced engineers when needed.
• Specifies components for use in equipment for controls systems. Documents control systems in drawings, schematics and spec sheets.
• Programs PLC controllers and documents PLC programs using ladder logic diagrams.
• Collaborates with Automation Engineering and Maintenance to verify that the design of all production equipment meets all regulatory and DENSO standards.
• After consulting with Automation Engineering and Maintenance, creates equipment specifications based upon requirements for GUI/communication interfaces and networking requirements.
• Collaborates with production planning to schedule electrical work and equipment modifications and/or installation.
• Develops clear and concise operator instruction manuals.
• May train or mentor less experienced engineers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• PLC programming, controls circuit design, machine safety standards and component selection criteria knowledge and experience required
• Analytical skills with an ability to independently evaluate and develop innovative solutions to complex situations
• Written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills. Ability to communicate with internal and external customers on issues of moderate to considerable importance, up to and including senior management.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Ability to work within tight time frames and meet strict deadlines
• Project management skills, including identifying and scheduling process steps, determining resources and staff required to successfully complete assigned projects or project steps and reporting on project
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Power Point
• Ability to apply process improvement planning and checking to own work output and to assist others with…