Electrical Controls Engineer

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Troubleshoots all aspects of PLC and PC electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery
• Provides and/or coordinates technical support for PLC hardware and software
• May be responsible for the design, development, modification and installation of PLC based hardware and software
• Provide training, as required, to departmental technicians
• Locate and repair faults in extruders, materials systems, facility power distribution 
• systems and any electrical related systems
• Troubleshoot and repair AC and DC drives
• Prepare purchase orders for parts and supplies needed
• Make repairs to mechanical hydraulic, pneumatic and other industrial systems
• Must perform job in a manner that is safe for all employees as well as self
• May be required to provide “on call” stand by response to emergency repairs when assigned
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must have own tools and storage cabinets.
• Adhere to all safety policies and best practices
• Document all activities as required
• Adhere to all company guidelines for emergency evacuation to ensure employee safety
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas (5S)
• Follow all clean up and housekeeping procedures (5S) i.e. production floor, shipping & receiving office and warehouse as needed
• Ability to communicate and understand verbal and written instructions in English
• Perform other duties as assigned or required
   

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Licenses, Certifications, Etc:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 3-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. 
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Able to maintain confidential information

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds consistently with heavier weight necessary at times
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands to fingers, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls to work in an office/production environment
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus to work