Lead Electrical Controls Engineer

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

S.E.A. America Inc. is a member of the S.E.A. Group, headquartered in South Korea. As a company of experts for wet-chemical surface treatment S.E.A. is engaged in photovoltaic, semiconductor, PCB, and glass industries. S.E.A. builds high-end production machines that can treat various substrates as they are used in the mass production of solar cells, glass panels, and semiconductor devices with chemistries for cleaning, etching, or electrochemical deposition. With manufacturing locations in South Korea and Malaysia and worldwide Service locations in the US, Europe, India, and Southeast Asia we are an expanding global group and are looking for motivated people to join us in a highly future-oriented technology field.
Benefits/Perks

• 100% employer paid health insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents.
• 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents.
• 100% employer paid basic life, short-term and long-term disability insurances for employee.
• 401(k) program with 8% employer contribution.
• 15 vacation days annually.
• 10 health & wellness days annually.
• 12 holidays annually, all Federal holidays plus Black Friday.
• Career advancement opportunities in a growing company!
  

Basic Job Functions:
Requires taking a lead 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.
• Bachelors 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 Auto Desk AutoCad drafting software to create electrical schematic and panel layouts.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation Logix platform PLCs, 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 communications skills both oral and written.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supporting US customer manufacturing tool controls.
• Assisting with the 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 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 participating in additional safety training as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description is subject to change at any time.
Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to the Manager, Global Customer Service - US.

Travel:

• Up to 70% - Various US sites and international branches.

Estimated Salary Range:

• $87,100 - $113,800 Annually, 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 frequently.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• May reach above shoulder height and below the waist frequently.
• 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.)