Summary:
The Controls Engineer is responsible for leading the design and construction of UL508A industrial control panels and Wiring Diagrams and assist with field installations and troubleshooting.
Duties and responsibilities:
· Ensure that all assigned electrical projects are completed on time and according to schedule.
· Regularly update the project management and task tracking systems for all projects and associated tasks.
· Write and enforce electrical panel building procedures to be followed for manufacturing.
· Design AC/DC control systems with PLCs, networking, HMIs, panel-mount devices, and relay logic.
· Establish communication with Engineering and Project Management at the start of each project, ensuring they are kept informed about all aspects of the design throughout the process.
· Working with in house UL508A panel shop.
· Collaborate closely with vendors to specify new components and replace obsolete ones.
· Verify components selected for BOM have a lead time that will correspond with project timeline.
· Actively lead and participate in all necessary actions to complete job steps effectively and safely.
· Promote continuous design improvements.
· Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure that all Bills of Materials (BOM) are ordered accurately and on time.
· Communicate and collaborate with the field team, especially when working remotely, to ensure successful job execution and support troubleshooting efforts.
· Manage and oversee the generation of part numbers.
· Manage and oversee the development of processes, procedures, internal quality standards, and best practices related to Electrical Design.
· Other duties as assigned.
Required skills and abilities:
· EPLAN for wiring schematics and P&ID
· Experience with VFD’s and Soft Starters
· PDF Software for editing, mark ups, and notes such as Bluebeam or Adobe
· Procore, Fieldwire, Dropbox and other file sharing and project management sites
· Ability to lead and work as a team
· Ability to work solo and as remote technical support
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Excellent documentation and note taking skills
· Strong ability to multi-task
· Strong attention to detail and accuracy
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
Education and experience:
· 3 years EPLAN Pro Panel Design
· PLC programming experience is a Plus
· Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Automation Direct software
· Minimum 5 years field experience
· Effectively Communicate with the team and to the customer
· Ability to process change and improvement of systems and processes
· Experience in UL508A Panel Shops is a plus, but not required
· UL MTR Manufacture Technical Representative experience is a plus, but not required
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust and focus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- PLC and HMI Software: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
