Job Description
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering or relevant field required.
- Up to 5 years of experience in an Engineering role or similar experience is required.
- Expertise with various hardware equipment such as Allen Bradley, Siemens, Ovation, and SCADA platforms. (iFIX, RSView, and WonderWare)
- Experience in a manufacturing/industrial automation environment a plus.
- Up to 2 years of Allen Bradley hardware and software troubleshooting experience - RS Logix 5, 500, 5000
- Must have hands-on troubleshooting ability of electrical circuits up to 480VAC, DC circuits up to 24VDC.
- Troubleshooting ability of servos, variable frequency drives, motors, hoists, and presses.
- Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic machinery.
- Strong technical aptitude and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Detail oriented, excellent organizational skills, self-motivated and have the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work well with all levels in the company.
- Must possess a mature, professional attitude.
- Must be willing to work any shift and travel.
- Review electrical panel layouts, wiring schematics and BOM’s for new equipment.
- Programs, integrates, troubleshoots and supports PLC, HMI software for control systems and equipment
- Programming PLCs and developing ladder logic diagrams.
- Troubleshooting issues with control systems as they arise.
- Analyzing control panel layouts and electrical schematics for machinery.
- Creates electrical panel layouts, wiring schematics and BOM’s for new equipment.
- Designs, implements and supports PLC, HMI software for control systems and equipment.
- Designs, implements and supports hardware electrical systems.
- Investigates and solves automation problems and troubleshooting of existing equipment.
- Develops functional and design specifications for automated systems/processes.
- Assists in the development of project control strategies, project plans, and estimates for projects.
- Stays current with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Will program Allen Bradley and other manufacturers' controls for new and existing automated equipment.
- Maintain and update control panel electrical schematics using CAD software.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of plant system processes and structures for acquiring, displaying, and trending process data.
- Collaborate with internal and external personnel for proposal development.
- Acquire data to demonstrate cause and effect relationships within processes, and prioritize business and process opportunities for improvement.
- Review and interpret control system, construction, and installation drawings and the development of control system descriptions and training manuals.
- Interact with contractors, maintenance, and other appropriate personnel to identify issues in system processes and provide solutions.
- Provide direction, assistance, and training to the maintenance team (technicians/electricians) and plan and coordinate detailed aspects of engineering work.
- Travel.
- Strive to meet the established Key Performance Indicators. (KPIs)
- Support testing, installation, and troubleshooting of projects.
- Participate in the implementation of new initiatives.
- Perform related work duties as assigned.
- Provide direction to staff assigned as a functional team when required.
- Programming of Ovation, Allen Bradley PLC, Siemens PLC, Wonderware, and iFIX platforms.
- Process instrumentation and Controls, SCADA, DCS, and communication systems.
- Process and Instrumentation Diagrams and Network Layouts.
- Instrumentation installation and or calibration. (flow, float, volume, pressure, level, temperature, vibration, etc..)
- Conveyor systems.
- Water Treatment processes.
- Waste Water Treatment systems.
- Make effective decisions.
- Promote and foster a teamwork environment.
- Establish and operate in an environment that provides the capacity for excellence.
- Support installation of projects.
- Participate in the implementation of new initiatives.
- Communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels.
- Negotiate and develop solid internal and external relationships.
- Exercise superior computer, analytical, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Manage multiple projects effectively.
- Interface with a multidisciplinary team.
- Motivate, train, lead and develop staff for improved performance and efficiency.
- Maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in written instructions.
- Problem solves effectively.
- Communicate frequently with team members and others about processes, equipment, or potential problems.
- Direct team activities or work as a team member.