Electrical Controls/Automation Engineer

Role: Electrical Controls/Automation Engineer

Location: Harrodsburg, KY, USA, 40330

Pay Rate: $50/Hr on W2

Scope Of Position

To provide electrical & and control support for glass melting and forming production processes.

Day To Day Responsibilities

The position involves working with Process and Controls Engineering in the application of electrical and controls concepts to identify, design, and implement continuous improvement/cost reduction projects. Daily production support involving troubleshooting, problem-solving, and working with the equipment maintenance organization in a union environment will be required.

Role Within The Group

Rebuild Support, Production Support, Project Support, and process electrical and controls.

Support Projects

Rebuild, continuous improvement and cost reduction projects as well as first generation projects for the Harrodsburg Plant.

Projects will involve IFIX SCADA, software, OSI PI, Rockwell CLX controls, Servo/VFD applications, and/or electrical power solutions.

Education

We require a BS in Electrical Engineering or BS in Electrical Engineering Technology degree. Willing to consider 10 years of electrical/controls experience in lieu of degree.

We are seeking 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Desired Technical Skills

This is a functional position that requires strong technical curiosity, leadership skills (specs, scopes, budget, timeline, etc.), and the ability/desire to learn as well as train others.

IFIX/RTP/OSI PI and VBA and/or Structured Text Programming knowledge/experience

Experience/Knowledge working with Rockwell CLX (RS Studio), Servo, and VFD systems to include Powerflex and Kinetix Servo drives

Controls/Electrical Experience in Manufacturing

Broad skill set (first principal design to implementation/installation) of electrical and controls systems.

Working knowledge of voltages up to and including 480V, 3 phase power systems including sizing circuit breakers, wire, transformers

Working knowledge and compliance of National Codes and Standards to include but not limited to (NEC, OSHA, NFPA 70E, NFPA 79)

AutoCAD. Ability to understand and draft electrical schematics and develop panel layouts.

Lead field support teams during the installation and checkout of new technology and designs.

Ability to solve difficult process problems and determine root cause through process experimentation and data analysis.

Soft Skills

Project Leadership experience developing specification, scope, budget, schedule, and risk assessment/management

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate engineering concepts and interpret data to influence decisions and direct others.

Seeks out production supervisors, peers, and operators to gain process understanding. Listens to their concerns and seeks resolution within the functional area.

Proficient in technical writing and developing technical documentation

Ability to work well with others in a team environment

Self-starting, Self-directed and ability to create direction

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Ability to plan upfront, communicate issues, and execute solutions quickly and efficiently.

Travel Requirements

We anticipate less than 10% travel for this role. Domestic and international travel are not common but can occur in this job. Rare international travel may be required.

Work Hours

Workhours are M-F 08:00 to 17:00 with 1 hour for lunch

24-hour production support on an emergency basis

The plant has weekend teams that rotate coverage (six or seven weekends per year, including one major holiday or one to two minor holidays)

Extended hours, including weekends, are required during start-ups or special projects

Required to sign a Covenant Not to Compete