Electrical / Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Electrical / Controls Engineer

Packaging Machines / Assembly Machines / Industrial Machinery

Filamatic is seeking an Electrical Engineer who will work closely with our broader engineering team to design solutions incorporating multi-axis motion control systems, electromechanical systems, and pneumatics for the manufacturing of liquid filling machinery systems supporting the biotech, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and cannabis industries.

Our liquid packaging lines typically include bottle unscramblers, liquid fillers, pluggers, cappers, labelers, coders, and inspection systems.

Our machines are capable of dispensing from microliters to gallons at speeds of up to 250 containers per minute. You will develop technical drawing packages, generate electrical schematics, panel layouts, and control software in the design of new automated filling and capping machinery.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with engineering team, other departments, and customers from concept through product delivery in the design of control systems and machinery engineered to our customers unique specifications.
• Develop product concepts, technical drawing packages, and cost estimates.
• Work collaboratively with assembly and technician teams to troubleshoot and debug issues that may arise in the building phase of the project.
• Develop solutions to complex challenges within the defined project timeline.
• Incorporate engineering standards for reusable design components and standard parts .
• Interface with mechanical engineering, sales, manufacturing, assembly, and technical service.
• Create performance calculations, wiring diagrams, flow charts, sequence of events, BOMs, and specification sheets.
• Lead design review and knowledge-sharing discussions.
• Identify commercially available machine components.
• Generate schematics, panel layouts, and machine software (PLC, HMI, Motion)
• Troubleshoot and resolve controls issues with new and existing filling & capping machinery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Software, Electrical, Mechatronics or similar) and 3+ years of professional experience
• Knowledge of incorporating multi-axis motion control systems, electromechanical systems, and pneumatics.
• Understanding of designing complex automated, multifunctional industrial machinery.
• Knowledge of NEC standards / regulations.
• Experience with PLC ladder logic, motion control & servo systems
• AutoCAD / Draftsight or similar 2D CAD
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.

About Us

Filamatic, a division of National Instrument, LLC, is a leading manufacturer of industrial packaging machinery for the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Diagnostic and Cannabis Industries.

Our success over the last 70 years is attributable to exceeding customer expectations by providing products and services which offer a superior value proposition, creating a great working environment for our employees, hiring exceptionally qualified staff, and driving continuous process improvement.

Our Values represent the lens we use when making decisions that impact the company, employees, and our customers. Each person we add to our organization should reinforce these values.

We seek out individuals who support / embrace these values. Filamatic’s core values are : Ethical, Trust / Respect, Team-Oriented, Continuous Improvement, Adhere to the Golden Rule’, Excellence, Customer-Centric, and focus on Health, Safety and Environment.

To learn more about the exciting work of Filamatic, please visit our website at www.filamatic.com and check out our capabilities on our YouTube video : https : / / youtu.be / ZKUhBt20GuU.

Employment opportunities are contingent on successfully completing a background check, drug test and physical as applicable based on the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

National Instrument dba Filamatic is an equal opportunity employer. National Instrument dba Filamatic does not discriminate in employment with regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex or gender(including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.