Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The Electrical Controls Engineer will be required to work on projects ranging from basic control panels to controls for complete safety and automation systems through all phases of the project including conceptualization, estimate, design, integration, installation and implementation.

Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the electrical controls field. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Additionally, they will lend technical support to other areas of the business : Customer Service, Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Service and Repair.

Responsibilities :

Design and develop new control systems or modify existing systems

Work collaboratively with sales, operations, purchasing, engineering and production

Liaise with clients, suppliers, contractors and relevant authorities

Understand and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, quality standards of country in which work is undertaken

Follow and contribute to the improvement of Departmental processes and procedures

Assist Sales Application Engineers by providing timely estimates and quotes

Manage small to midsize safety and automation projects from conception to start-up within cost and time constraints

Generate wiring diagrams and panel layouts utilizing AutoCad Electric

Write computer software and perform PLC and HMI programming

Assist with installations, start-ups, trouble shooting and problem solving

Maintain project files on our network

Accept responsibility and a level of accountability commensurate with the position

Mentoring and training of other Fluid Systems Engineers

Provide product training as required

Key Competencies :

Critical thinking and problem solving skills

Planning, organizing and time management

Decision-making

Verbal and written communication skills

Persuasiveness

Influencing and leading

Team work

Negotiation

Adaptability

Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical, Safety or a related field, or a minimum of eight years of experience in a fast paced Integration Engineering environment.

A combination of education and experience will be considered.

Ability to develop innovative concepts for turn-key safety automation and conveyor systems

Strong Controls application experience utilizing PLCs, HMIs. Experience with Omron, Phoenix, and Rexroth Control X plus.

Familiar with the application of machine hard guarding and associated electrical safety products FGRs, light curtains, safety PLCs

Familiarity with standards such as Tier IV, ATEX, ABS, MSA, CE, NFPA, OSHA, ASTM etc

Experience estimating and quoting engineered systems

Strong Project Management experience, especially for heavy spec driven and multi-disciplined projects

Experience working with engineers to develop engineered system requirements, scope of supply and defining project risks

Experience working in an ISO environment and applying OSHA, Safety and N.E.C standards, working knowledge of ISO 13849, NFPA70, NFPA 79, and UL508A

Strong verbal and written communication skills

The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a fast paced environment and managing multiple projects at once

Strong time management, planning and organizational skills

Driven to obtain 100% Customer Satisfaction while maintaining high profitability consistent with engineered systems