Electrical Project Engineer

Position Overview

This position is responsible for utilizing knowledge of industrial controls, industrial networks, programming software, industrial automation and production equipment. This also includes providing production equipment support such as to minimize downtime, improve operating efficiencies, and facilitate equipment upgrades and modifications.  Responsibilities also include applying electrical theory and related knowledge to design, develop, test and implement equipment control system modifications as required by the plant. Ability to design, specify and manage the installation and programming of new control systems, Operator Interface terminals, Windows based Area Control Systems, as well as PLCs, Servos, and various other electronic machine control apparatus. This position requires the ability to perform and maintain all electric motors, control panels, sensors, drives, starters and all of the PLC and networking equipment. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Responsibilities

Controls related projects

• Responsible for installation, operation, and maintenance of instruments and automation equipment, and provide detailed reporting of assigned project activity to management
• Manage the installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment as needed
• Coordination of projects with management, contractors, and utilities
• Train team members and operators on operation of new or modified equipment
• Analyze, assist and resolve problems as they are identified; may include working with production and maintenance departments
• Assist with development and implementation of standards for electrical and controls components for use within the facility and with suppliers
• Provide production equipment support utilizing knowledge and understanding of the equipment control systems, programming, processes and components being utilized
• Assures that all equipment control systems have current electrical and  control system documentation in place
• Ability to create and update facility drawings using AutoCAD
• Perform HMI creation and updates as required
• Maintain maximum personal knowledge on all relevant controls related hardware and software
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, electrical, or related engineering
• Knowledge of PLC’s and automation applications and experience in the area of controls, including but not limited to experience with AutoCAD, RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, RSNetworx, RSLinx and other FactoryTalk platforms
• Computer proficient with the Microsoft Windows operating system
• Computer proficient with the Microsoft Project and Office including Word and Excel
• Strong background in electrical engineering
• 3-5 years of Controls experience
• Experience as an electrician or controls engineer in an industrial environment desired

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Time management
• Teamwork
• PLC understanding and usage skills
• HMI understanding and usage skills
• Must be able to understand and carry out basic instructions while performing manual labor related tasks
• Must be able to successfully use math, writing, and reading skills necessary to complete the required paperwork and projects
• Good Communication Skills
• Ability to make decisions quickly with little direction
• Detail oriented
• Able to handle pressure of plant floor support
• Use of PC for program trouble shooting
• Multi-task oriented

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time whether that be sitting or standing
• The employee must be able to use fingers to constantly operate a computer or other type of office equipment
• The employee in this position must be able to regularly walk
• The employees must be able to use hands to handle and feel
• The employee must be able to reach with both hands and arms
• The employee must be able to visually detect, perceive, or recognize in near and far distances
• The employee must be able to converse or convey with other individuals
• The employee may occasionally be required to crouch
• The employee may occasionally  lift/carry items as heavy as 25 pounds

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct: None

Indirect: None