Jobs · Engineering · Michigan

Electrical Controls Tech

Fogg Filler · Holland, MI · 3 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time

About the role

Join ProMach and provide electrical and controls support for Fogg Filler Company products and services worldwide. Design and document new products and product line enhancements of an electrical nature. Work with manufacturing to determine the best processes for existing and new products, and collaborate with quality personnel to ensure all quality aspects of product design and manufacturing are met by applying engineering principles under minimal supervision.

Utilize engineering principles to design new products based on input from the Mechanical Design Engineering and R&D departments. Assist in analyzing electrical costs, applying calculated data and material costs to determine total product material costs. Review form, fit, and function of product designs using CAD and PCs. Provide support and leadership on major installation or revision of machines and equipment, including direct production of Fogg electrical controls.

Responsibilities

  • Weld wire ways to machine bases, run conduit, pull cables, read blueprints, and wire machines accordingly
  • Track BOM parts and ensure they arrive on time
  • Coordinate timing of wiring and machine startup with the assembly department
  • Build electrical panels and assist in machine disassembly for shipping
  • Test safety circuits
  • Document all projects and maintain master engineering files, ensuring a bill of materials and electrical schematic are included for each machine
  • Assemble prototype products using power and hand tools, lifting/moving parts weighing up to 40 pounds during engineering evaluations
  • Support development programs to increase cost efficiency, including testing and analysis of materials, processes, and prototypes
  • Prepare test requests, monitor tests, and evaluate test performance per agency and industry standards
  • Analyze competitive products by evaluating materials, manufacturing processes, product performance, and packaging
  • Contact and visit customers, suppliers, and agencies to obtain information on existing products, purchased parts, material selections, or manufacturing processes
  • Maintain clean and organized wiring areas
  • Travel to provide engineering field support for machine installation, setup, and service for all Fogg customers and/or dealers/agents, ensuring optimum quality customer service
  • Support Fogg customers, Sales Department, and Purchasing Department on project control specifications
  • Answer engineering customer service telephone calls

Requirements

  • High School Diploma (Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred)
  • 5 years’ electrical experience preferred
  • Electrical wiring experience in an OEM atmosphere
  • Experience with RSLogix 5000 & 500, Factory Talk View ME
  • Strong communication skills and willingness to take on challenges
  • Experience with machine design, tooling, controls, or field maintenance
  • Proficiency with Mechanical Desktop, 3-D drawing, Excel, Word, AutoCAD, and/or Internet
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental programs
  • Life insurance
  • Generous paid time off program
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • No waiting period for benefits—eligible on the first day of employment
  • Open, communicative environment fostering individual initiative and career growth

ProMach has been named to the Inc. 5,000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. Enjoy the benefits of a large organization with the entrepreneurial culture of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.

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