Electrical Controls Engineer

TITLE: Electrical Controls Engineer

LOCATION: DeKalb, IL

SHIFT: 1st and Overtime as needed

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Ability to design and develop machine controls for heat seal packaging machinery
• Design electrical schematics using AutoCAD Software or equivalent
• Ability to develop electrical enclosure panel layouts using AutoCAD or equivalent computer software
• Develop machine controls Bill of Materials using Syteline ERP system
• Testing and debug of electrical control circuits
• Ability to integrate various inkjet, laser, or robotic systems
• Programming of machine control components consisting of A-B PLC’s, HMI’s and others
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Assist in machine manual development & quoting needs
• Experience programming other types of PLC’s (ex. Omron) and HMI’s is a plus
• Work and communicate effectively with other groups within engineering and assembly departments
• Perform final machinery check-offs to verify all systems functionality
• Help customer support thru phone support to answer technical questions, support during machinery factory acceptance visits, and other issues
• Provide technical assistance to machine assembly and sales as required
• Communicate effectively to department manager regarding project progress, achieving goals, and customer expectations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Familiarity with electronic test instrumentation
• Ability to read/write and follow verbal and written instructions
• Proficient in Allen Bradley PLC and HMI programming a must
• Experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting of industrial equipment with electro-mechanical components; example: relays, motor starters, temperature controllers, and others
• Proficient using AutoCAD software or equivalent for electrical designing
• Basic computer experience with file processing, email, Web navigation, and MS office
• Ability to adapt to new machine controls software’s and updating as needed
• Healthy attitude to work within a team environment
• One year (Experience through co-ops and/or internships is acceptable)