The Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer reports to the Engineering Group Manager within the Electrical Engineering Team. This role requires experience in PLC/HMI programming with excellent communication skills and knowledge of process control systems related the automation industry. Individual must be able to perform independently or as a member of a project team. This position will be responsible for electrical design, programming, and start-up of PLC based equipment. Accurate and timely customer service assistance on previously installed systems, or remote troubleshooting and customer help is required. This position will be responsible to perform all duties in a safe and professional manner, both in the office and at customer locations (which will include manufacturing environments).
What you Will Be Doing:
Ability to develop PLC programs and HMI/SCADA programs with or without existing templates.
Create site specific electrical schematics.
Estimating equipment revisions for existing location upgrades.
Develop automation related equipment documentation.
Perform equipment testing internally (dry/wet testing)
Equipment start-up and commissioning at customer locations.
Interface with Sales and Project Management teams.
Coordinate project activities with other associates, outside vendors/contractors, and customers.
Produce clear and timely documentation including trip reports and project updates.
Support of existing on-site equipment. Includes phone and remote technical assistance/troubleshooting for installed systems.
Start-up and customer training.
Perform site surveys to identify and document existing customer equipment and processes.
Assist with development of new offerings and updates of existing offerings.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering
Experience in industrial process control
3 years experience in Rockwell (Allen Bradley) PLC/HMI programming
3 years experience with Factory Talk View Studio SE/ME
Understand electrical schematics and process flow diagrams
Ability to travel roughly 25% annually (some weekend work required)
Hardware design experience
AutoCAD experience (Schematics and panel design)
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
3 years Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) PLC/HMI programming experience
Experience in the Food & Beverage industry
PlantPAX design
Networking design/implementation - Thin/Thick client server configurations
AutoCad electrical experience
Adhere to agreed-upon schedules and budgets.
100% compliance on all safety metrics and initiatives.
Benefits
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