Electrical Controls Engineer

Our client is currently seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer.

Summary :

This person will be doing a combination of controls design and programming for automated bakery equipment.

Job Duties :

• This position is responsible for hardware and software design for machine and / or control systems, working in conjunction with the Control Specialist to issue, maintain, and update project-related documentation.
• Responsibilities include assisting assembly during system build, machine / system check out, field service assistance, and installation as required.
• Electrical Machine Design which includes all power, control systems, and electrical diagrams required to meet the customer’s specifications for each project assigned.
• Design control systems from concept to completion.
• Assemble complete and accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for the Machine / System design.
• Design and develop Machine / System Programs.
• Design and develop Machine / System Operator Interface programs.
• Provide field service technicians remote support during system service calls, installation, and commissioning.
• Provide detailed reports defining the issues you have found during troubleshooting specific pieces of equipment.
• Provide on-site troubleshooting and startup support as needed.
• Provide solutions for End of Life (EOL) components within internal systems to support customer needs.
• Determine spare parts list.
• Assist the Applications Engineering and Product Managers during the scoping phase of a potential project.

Requirements :

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field; Combination of an AA degree and a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience will be considered instead of a bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of Electrical / electrical engineering experience
• Ability to understand and design electrical control schematic ladder diagrams
• PLC programming skills necessary to make a machine function properly and safely
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC and Operator Interface hardware and software (primarily Compact Logix and Panel View Plus series)
• Ability to specify, assist with installation, debug and start-up of electrical control and power system equipment
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical and control systems 600 VAC and less, control systems, Motors, servos, low voltage DC devices and sensors
• Understand and have the capability to apply electrical codes and regulations such as NFPA 70, NFPA 79 and UL 508a as well as agency approvals to control systems manufactured on-site
• Knowledge of industrial communications (Ethernet / IP, DeviceNet, Profibus, etc.)
• Operator interface programming skills necessary to run machine easily and without confusion
• Be able to understand how a machine mechanically functions
• Be able to apply electrical components to a control system to make the machine run as designed

Pay Range :

$100 110k, depending on experience

For more information, please Apply, and / or email a copy of your resume to Beka Cassidy at [email protected].