Electrical Controls Engineer
JOB TITLE:
ELECTRICAL CONTROLS ENGINEER DEPARTMENT:
TURNKEY REPORTS TO:
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
Summary:
Company provides innovative CNC machine tool solutions and engineering services to manufacturers in a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, defense, medical, and die/mold.
Electrical Controls Engineer will provide products and services that fully meet the customer expectations in a clearly superior manner that encourages further purchases from the customer over the offers of others.
The candidate will be an experienced controls engineer who will perform Electrical and Controls Engineering services including the development of Turnkey Manufacturing systems that involve CNC machines (i.
e.
CNC lathes and machining centers), part handling, conveyors, robotics, vision and other typical manufacturing systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Engineer custom controls drawings (Electrical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Lubrication).
Develop PLC and HMI programs (AB, Siemens, Fanuc and others).
Develop CNC machine programs and HMI screens (Fanuc, Siemens, Haas and others).
Support commissioning during the build, start-up, installation, and runoff phases of projects.
Design and program ladder logic to integrate a CNC machine with various other peripheral equipment, including gauging, material handling, robotics, etc.
Design and program all necessary safety features, including customer-specific requirements.
Start-up and debug all software-related areas of a manufacturing system.
Troubleshoot manufacturing/installation controls problems.
Create and maintain thorough and complete documentation of all work performed throughout a project including the capture of as-built redlines.
Develop/write operating and control manuals.
Support and provide customer training.
Maintain effective communication with other project staff, customers, other departments, and outside suppliersParticipate in project teams, providing input in SOWs, Timelines and Action Items lists.
EDUCATION AND
Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
7 years of experience is required.
Customer machine build or systems integrator experience is preferred.
Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, ANSI standards, UL/CE specifications, customer specifications, technical and maintenance manuals, and procedure instructions.
Ability to read, interpret and develop electrical and fluid schematics, electrical drawings, basic mechanical drawings is required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
Knowledge and experience in one or more CNC controls manufacturers is preferred (Siemens 840D; Fanuc 31i / 32i, Haas).
Siemens 840D experience is preferred.
Knowledge and experience in one or more industrial controls manufacturers is required (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Siemens SIMATIC Step 7 and/or FANUC Fapt).
Significant Siemens S7 experience is a plus.
Experience with AutoCAD (Electrical) is required.
Experience with automotive OEM FIS and Andon systems is preferred.
Vision system design and programming is preferred.
Robotics programming experience is a plus.
Experience with safety integrated system designs and specifications are required.
Experience with tool management, drive parameters, and servo drive tuning a plus.
Experience with PROFIBUS, Ethernet and/or other communication networks a plus.
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Knowledge of Visual Basic and/or C+
is a plus.
Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office products.
Excellent time management skills are required.
Travel to customer plant locations to participate in machine installation and startups.
Must be an aggressive, pro-active team player who is not afraid to dig for information and function autonomously.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, standing walking and driving.
Regular exposure to all weather conditions combined with regular work time indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
May be exposed to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels on sites of projects being managed or coordinated.
When working on site, may be required to wear common protective or safety equipment, such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, or hard hats .
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
ELECTRICAL CONTROLS ENGINEER DEPARTMENT:
TURNKEY REPORTS TO:
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
Summary:
Company provides innovative CNC machine tool solutions and engineering services to manufacturers in a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, defense, medical, and die/mold.
Electrical Controls Engineer will provide products and services that fully meet the customer expectations in a clearly superior manner that encourages further purchases from the customer over the offers of others.
The candidate will be an experienced controls engineer who will perform Electrical and Controls Engineering services including the development of Turnkey Manufacturing systems that involve CNC machines (i.
e.
CNC lathes and machining centers), part handling, conveyors, robotics, vision and other typical manufacturing systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Engineer custom controls drawings (Electrical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Lubrication).
Develop PLC and HMI programs (AB, Siemens, Fanuc and others).
Develop CNC machine programs and HMI screens (Fanuc, Siemens, Haas and others).
Support commissioning during the build, start-up, installation, and runoff phases of projects.
Design and program ladder logic to integrate a CNC machine with various other peripheral equipment, including gauging, material handling, robotics, etc.
Design and program all necessary safety features, including customer-specific requirements.
Start-up and debug all software-related areas of a manufacturing system.
Troubleshoot manufacturing/installation controls problems.
Create and maintain thorough and complete documentation of all work performed throughout a project including the capture of as-built redlines.
Develop/write operating and control manuals.
Support and provide customer training.
Maintain effective communication with other project staff, customers, other departments, and outside suppliersParticipate in project teams, providing input in SOWs, Timelines and Action Items lists.
EDUCATION AND
Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
7 years of experience is required.
Customer machine build or systems integrator experience is preferred.
Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, ANSI standards, UL/CE specifications, customer specifications, technical and maintenance manuals, and procedure instructions.
Ability to read, interpret and develop electrical and fluid schematics, electrical drawings, basic mechanical drawings is required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
Knowledge and experience in one or more CNC controls manufacturers is preferred (Siemens 840D; Fanuc 31i / 32i, Haas).
Siemens 840D experience is preferred.
Knowledge and experience in one or more industrial controls manufacturers is required (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Siemens SIMATIC Step 7 and/or FANUC Fapt).
Significant Siemens S7 experience is a plus.
Experience with AutoCAD (Electrical) is required.
Experience with automotive OEM FIS and Andon systems is preferred.
Vision system design and programming is preferred.
Robotics programming experience is a plus.
Experience with safety integrated system designs and specifications are required.
Experience with tool management, drive parameters, and servo drive tuning a plus.
Experience with PROFIBUS, Ethernet and/or other communication networks a plus.
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Knowledge of Visual Basic and/or C+
is a plus.
Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office products.
Excellent time management skills are required.
Travel to customer plant locations to participate in machine installation and startups.
Must be an aggressive, pro-active team player who is not afraid to dig for information and function autonomously.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, standing walking and driving.
Regular exposure to all weather conditions combined with regular work time indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
May be exposed to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels on sites of projects being managed or coordinated.
When working on site, may be required to wear common protective or safety equipment, such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, or hard hats .
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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