Electrical Control Engineer

SUMMARY :

Providing technical and engineering support for automated industrial machinery and industrial electronic controls.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Read, create, and modify electrical schematics according to IEC and NFPA standards.
• Read, create, and modify fluid power (hydraulics and pneumatics) schematics according to IEC and NFPA standards.
• Read, create, and modify P&ID schematics according to IEC and NFPA standards.
• Read, create, and modify programming code in the following languages : Siemens Structured Control Language (SCL), Siemens Statement List, Siemens Graph 7, Siemens Function Block Diagram (FBD), Ladder Logic (Siemens, Allen Bradley and others), Allen Bradley Structured Text, Microsoft Visual Basic, C++, C#, Java, Python, Microsoft SQL, and others.
• Read, create, and modify database tables in MSSQL server.
• Read, create, and modify HMI programs for Siemens, Allen Bradley, and other HMIs, this includes using WinCC Flex and Panel Builder 32.
• Read, create, and modify SCADA programs for Siemens WinCC, and Inductive Automation.
• Install, commission, repair and troubleshoot any brand of PLC, HMI or VFD.
• Install, commission, repair and troubleshoot any industrial communications media and protocols.
• Install, commission, repair and troubleshoot a wide range of industrial machinery.
• Upgrade and retrofit controls that are obsolete with no direct replacements available. This requires making all necessary modifications to existing equipment.
• Possess exemplary troubleshooting skills and be able to repair any machinery from any manufacturer.
• Properly use oscilloscopes, test meters, megohmmeters, process calibrators, thermal imagers, vibrations analyzers, data loggers and any other test equipment.
• Sources all necessary materials for projects and repairs and works with maintenance inventory clerk to acquire needed materials in timely manner.
• Train technicians and apprentices the proper methods and procedures for process instrumentation calibration.
• Train technicians and apprentices how to read and understand programming code and logic.
• Train technicians and apprentices the best practices and methods of troubleshooting components of electrical controls systems.
• Train technicians and apprentices about fluid power systems, and how to troubleshoot and repair these systems.
• Must be able to perform all duties with minimal outside support.
• Ensure all work is performed and executed safely. Must identify and correctly use appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required for various tasks.
• Must be able to work remotely and also be able to travel with all tools to multiple locations.
• Serve as a resource to production staff in all departments in multiple facilities.
• Support company efforts to develop and maintain positive Employee Relations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Responsible for training and supervising the mechatronics / controls technician apprentice(s). Will occasionally train and supervise seasonal interns.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.