Electrical Controls Engineer
Position Summary:
Requires taking a role in the implementation and troubleshooting of electrical control systems/designs, PLC/HMI commissioning, performing equipment checks, equipment/system start-ups, data collection, and optimization of control systems.
Education/Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of manufacturing equipment controls engineering experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; or equivalent years of work experience
Required Skills/Competencies:
- Experience in controls engineering techniques and practices.
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical/electronic control systems.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and safety requirements.
- Experience using AutoDesk AutoCad drafting software to create electrical schematics and panel layouts.
- Experience with Rockwell Automation Logix platform PLC’s, including ladder and function block diagrams.
- Experience with Rockwell Automation Human Machine Interfaces (HMI).
- Knowledge of PLC Siemens and Mitsubishi platforms.
- Knowledge of robotic systems including safety requirements and design/implementation practices.
- Experience with motion controls including stepper motors, servo motors, and AC/DC Drives.
- Understanding of computer hardware/applications and the Microsoft Office family.
- Some Microsoft SQL Server Database configuration experience.
- Experience in at least one multi-tiered architecture using C#, VB.NET, HTML, XML and SQL.
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Supporting US customer manufacturing tool controls.
- Assisting with coordination of new equipment installation and implementation.
- Maintaining and updating manufacturing process tool electrical drawings, ensuring the tracking of equipment changes is documented, and drawings are kept current.
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving equipment controls-related issues and recommending controls policy/standard changes, if possible, to prevent future issues with new manufacturing process tools.
- Interfacing with multiple departments within the organization and customer stakeholders to ensure controls policies/standards are understood and being adhered to.
- Maintaining effective communication levels and fostering team building.
- Ensuring adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
- Maintaining OSHA 10 – General Industry certification and participates in additional safety training as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Job description subject to change at any time.
Reporting Relationships:
- Reports to the Senior CS Manager.
Travel:
- Up to 50% - Primarily domestic with some international, as needed to support project requirements.
Estimated Salary Range:
- $36 - $40/hr, based on location and experience.
Physical Requirements:
- Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift
- Will climb stairs on an occasional basis
- Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds on an occasional basis
- Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
- Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
- May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
- May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, clean room garments.)
