Electrical Engineer - Control Systems

Location: Bragg City

Electrical Engineer - Control Systems

Job Description
Title:
Electrical Engineer Control Systems
Classification:
Exempt/Full Time
Reports To:
Senior Manager, US Engineering & Maintenance
Location:
Composites Intermediates Facility, St. Peters, MO
Job Summary: The Electrical Engineer Control Systems will design, engineer, modify, and support existing or new electrical control system designs to meet manufacturing requirements. The objectives for the job are to design/develop electrical control systems that satisfy manufacturing requirements for machine control, performance, safety and quality while adhering to applicable standards such as NEC, CE, etc. They will also manage contractors who perform electrical installations and improvements.

The Electrical Engineer Control Systems reports to the Senior Engineering Manager and works under the direction of Project Managers to meet budgetary goals and delivery schedules.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, engineer and modify machines and systems relating to internal or customer driven specifications
• Attend project kickoff meetings as directed by project manager, play an active role in brainstorming solutions to meet internal and customer requirements
• Actively participate in design review process as required depending on current milestone of the project, communicate needs, results, scheduling and budgetary issues to project manager
• Specify electrical control system design, architecture and layout of electromechanical systems as relating to new and existing machines
• Research various components, services, processes to determine best fit for a given application, with respect to function, time to implement, and cost
• Ensure machine safety: all applicable standards are followed, and electromechanical systems are designed in a manner that is safe for operators
• Work closely with service and maintenance personnel to check out machines and train on new issues
• Maintain and share within Engineering Team records of engineering data for each job/machine/project and/or any engineering activity
• Play an active role in the ongoing improvement of electromechanical systems design and development
• Effectively and co-operatively work with other members of the engineering team in an international environment, as well as with customers and suppliers, or other organizational functions such as sales, purchasing, maintenance, process and production
• Develop /write scopes of work for electrical contractors and technicians
• Document electrical works, equipment and program changes, and prepare handover documentation after project execution

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field)
• 3-5 years' experience developing complete control systems utilizing state-of-the-art technologies
• Experience with PLC programming skills (Allen Bradley, Omron, etc.)
• Thorough knowledge of electrical schematics and machine tool electrical design practices
• Experience programming HMIs
• Experience with Industrial communication protocols (Ethernet I/P, Device Net, Modbus, etc.)
• Thorough knowledge of AutoCAD
• Experience with machine safety interlocks, fences, light curtains etc.
• Experience with heating controls (SCRs, SSRs)
• Experience with configuration of variable frequency drives and instrumentation.
• Experience with power distribution and power quality (harmonics and noise)
• Experience with control sensors: optical, inductive, capacitive, mechanical, etc.
• Experience with basic computer networking
• Solid problem solving and communication skills (oral and written)
• Knowledge of NFPA 70/70E/79, UL 508A
• Teamwork and co-operation in international and/or cross-functional environment
• Experience with formats such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Sitting at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.

• Intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching, and prolonged periods of sitting.
• Employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

Work Environment: The work environments characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manufacturing environment, which contains noise, moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
• Office environment

Zoltek is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. Internal

Application Process:

Employees seeking consideration for an internal job opening must be in good standing (no disciplinary actions) and must be meeting performance…