Electrical Control Engineer

Duties / Responsibilities

• Develop new and support existing robotic automation systems.
• Projects often involve injection mold press tending, automated component feeding and assembly, laser marking, and vision inspection.
• Identify and implement appropriate new technology, controls and automation to maintain a competitive advantage in the market.
• Manage new projects considering budget/cost targets, delivery timelines and early build events.
• Communicate with customers, suppliers, and internal personnel during all phases of new launches.
• Troubleshoot and coordinate appropriate response measures for existing production equipment.
• Responsible for electrical controls, simulation, programming, debug, and start-up assistance.
• Lead process development efforts for single component and 2 component liquid dispense applications.

Job Requirements

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• 3-5 years applicable electrical controls & automation experience preferred
• CAD Experience
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Project Management
• Knowledge of Robotic Systems & Programming preferred
• Knowledge of Pneumatic Circuits preferred
• Knowledge of Electrical systems, examples may include: NEC Code, Control Circuits, Motion Control, PLC Programming, Software Used: AutoCad/Draftsight - 2D CAD, SolidWorks - 3D CAD, Fanuc & Sepro Robotic programming, Allen Bradley PLC programming, Vision Inspection System programming, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, Oracle ERP, Core Competencies: Performance Driven, Communication, Customer Centric, Passion/Values, Innovation, Safety/Sustainability, Collaboration

Physical Demands

• Occasional lifting, pushing and pulling up to 30 lbs.
• Occasional carrying up to 30 lbs.
• Frequent use of a robotic teach pendent
• Frequent use of small handheld tools
• Frequent computer work using keyboard and mouse
• Frequent sitting at desk
• Frequent use of computer monitor
• Frequent standing and walking
• Occasional bending, stooping, twisting or balancing
• Rare crawling or kneeling
• Continuous wear required respirator (e.g., N95, PAPR, Half-Face) when performing specific tasks

Environmental Conditions

• Inside Work – continuous
• Outside Work – occasional
• Hot/Cold – occasional
• Humid/Dry – occasional
• Electrical/Pneumatic/Hydraulic systems – frequent
• Dust/Vapor Fumes – rare
• Hazardous Machines – rare
• Moving Objects – occasional
• Loud Noise – rare