Electrical Engineer

Company Description

Third-party search on behalf of a manufacturing client

Job Description

Job Summary

The Senior Electrical Engineer’s duties will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Develop functional design specifications and logic narratives describing systems and features.
• Develop system architecture including PACs / PLCs, networks, HMIs, servers, etc.
• Develop PAC / PLC and HMI programs based on functional design specifications or logic narratives and in alignment with programming standards required for each project.
• Deploy systems at client sites and interact with clients at various levels to ensure project success.
• Direct the design efforts for control panel fabrication packages and system installation packages.
• Lead and direct the activities of internal and external project resources to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Ensure work products are technically sound and meet clients’ requirements.
• Manage project scope, budget, and schedule to meet commitments made to clients and for profitability.
• Develop relationships with clients while executing project work.
• Hold progress meetings with project teams, clients, and vendors at company's office, client facilities, or vendor facilities.
• Lead and manage field activities during installation and start-up phases at client sites.
• Capable and willing to perform tasks that are required for projects to be successful. These tasks include programming, design, installation, start-up support, as-builts, client follow-up, vendor follow-up, and procurement.
• Develop skill sets and coach internal project resources while executing projects.
• Drive internal processes and system improvements in the operations area.

Qualifications

Characteristics

• The Senior Engineer must have good personal habits, work well with others, be technically conscientious, be able to stay on task, and complete work on schedule. Must be able to work independently as well as on a team and promote the principles and professionalism of the company and its various Alliance Partners.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering is required. Professional registration is desired.

Experience

• At least three (3) years of experience in power, automation, and information systems for packaging and production systems and/or automated manufacturing systems required.

Well qualified applicants will demonstrate expertise the following areas of competence:

• Programming – Must be able to program from scratch, edit, document, test, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs. Specific knowledge of the most current Rockwell Automation programming software for Control Logix and Compact Logix platforms. Siemens S7 programming and Profinet/Profibus experience desired.
• Information Systems – Must be familiar with database design and queries. Must understand various industry standards such as ISA 95 model for transferring information between the automation, MES, and business layers. Areas of knowledge include enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, data collection, data Historians, ISA-88 Batching platforms, SCADA platforms, finite or algorithmic Scheduling platforms, OEE and Quality reporting platforms, Track and Traceability platforms, and Predictive Maintenance platforms.
• Power – Experience with AC/DC drives and motors, low to medium voltage utilization, variable-frequency drives (VFD)/adjustable-frequency drives (AFD), variable speed drives, instrumentation and controls, NEC codes/guidelines, motor circuits, transformers, switchboards, motor control centers, main switches, lighting circuits, load control, 3/single phase power, power panel schedules, etc.
• Industrial Networks – Must have solid knowledge of industrial networks. Must be able to configure from scratch, edit, document, test, and troubleshoot common industrial networks including DeviceNet, IOLink, EtherNet IP, DH , Modbus, Profibus and Profinet.
• Industrial Control Devices – Solid knowledge of devices commonly used in the industrial automation field which include solenoid valves, pneumatic systems, relays, motor starters, variable frequency drives (VFDs), photo eyes, motors, pushbuttons, safety switches, pressure transmitters, flow meters, temperature sensors, disconnect switches, safety devices, and the like.
• Design – Must be familiar with the design process and in particular with designing electrical and automation systems. Knowledgeable in creating and interpreting control panel layouts, bill of materials, schematic drawings, specifications, installation drawings and packages, conduit and conductor schedules, riser diagrams, lighting plans, etc. Skilled at performing critical design calculations. Must be capable of reviewing design to ensure compliance with national and local codes, client specifications, safety regulations, company's design standards, and quality requirements.
• Procurement – Must be familiar with the procurement process and developing request for proposal packages including scope of work, schedules, specifications, requirements, terms and conditions, and other related documents. Must be familiar with writing purchase orders, as well as overseeing and managing contracts with equipment suppliers, component suppliers, and installation contractors. Must be able to interface with accounting to ensure that project accounting information is correct.
• Project Delivery – Must be familiar with and experienced in project delivery methodology. Must be capable of leading or performing any or all phases of the project delivery methodology. The phases of the project delivery methodology include Feasibility, Conceptual, Definition, Design, Installation, and CQV.

Computer and Software Skills

• Must be computer literate and experienced in using the following tools: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio). Proficient in the Windows environment and use of the Internet E-mail.

Other Skills

• Must be organized.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Must manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.

Additional Information

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