Electrical Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

• PLC and Motion Control programming, testing, and debugging experience.
• Motion Control devices including A/B, Danaher, Copley stepper/servo motors and drives.
• Electrical design and layout experience including power distribution, I/O devices, sensors, etc.
• Understanding of domestic and international electrical codes. (NEC, NFPA79, IEC60204-1)
• Understanding of mechanics and basic mechanical skills.
• Hands on troubleshooting skills.
• Support of new or problem installations.
• Provide Tier 3 Technical Support for the service department.
• ERP, CAD and MS Office familiarity.
• Willingness to travel domestically and some internationally.
• Understands and maintains proper engineering procedures and is able to maintain complete and accurate engineering documentation of all projects. (scope of work, meeting notes, customer correspondence, etc.)
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with customers, vendors, other engineers, machinists, assemblers, wiremen, technicians and supervisors.
• Ability to summarize information and communicate effectively with customers/vendors via email, phone calls and face-to-face visits.
• Willingness and ability to identify opportunities for improvement and make suggestions for change.

Qualifications

• BSEE or comparable technical degree in electrical, automation, or controls engineering.
• Electrical cabinet design and electrical component selection.
• PLC and Motion Control programming of equipment.
• Test/de-bug machines prior to shipment.
• Complete final commissioning checklist for machines.
• Aid Service Team with remote troubleshooting support.
• Aid Service Team with electrical component questions/support.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.