Electrical Designer

About the role

The candidate will work with Control Engineers to design and assemble electrical control systems and control panels (< 480V) for packaging machinery.

Responsibilities

• Independently coordinate suppliers and sub-contractors to deliver equipment efficiently and on schedule.
• Proactively identify issues or risk items and work with internal resources and suppliers to resolve in a timely manner.
• Communicate in person and in writing to clearly communicate installation requirements to the customer and construction contractors.
• Work independently but be quick to ask questions and draw upon the best resources to complete work accurately and efficiently.
• Expand knowledge and abilities to address challenges, set aggressive goals, and make every effort to succeed.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and customers, build and maintain healthy, long-term professional relationships, and maintain composure under pressure.
• Propose new ideas when there is a need for better methods and alternatives, and contribute to an environment where new ideas are discussed and developed collaboratively.
• Work safely at Salas O’Brien and customer sites, possess knowledge of National Electrical Code and UL requirements, maintain a high level of technical expertise, and develop high-quality, accurate deliverables.
• Understand an engineering work process, develop a detailed design, document the design in a drawing package, communicate the design to construction contractors, and follow the design to completion.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience with an OEM in the Pulp and Paper or Food and Dairy Industries.
• Familiarity specifying and configuring Allen-Bradley hardware (Motor Control Centers, Variable Frequency Drives, IO Cards, Power Supplies, Ethernet Switches, etc.).
• Familiarity with specifying and configuring instruments commonly used in packaging or processing systems (photo-eyes, proximity switches, pressure switches, flow transmitters, pressure transmitters, solenoid valves, etc.).
• Experience designing integrated control systems using a central Programmable Logic Controller networked to Remote IO Panels.
• Experience designing pneumatic systems and specifying appropriately sized components (filters, regulators, valves, tubing, etc.).
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience de-bugging and commissioning industrial control systems after installation.

Qualifications

• Two-Year Degree in an electrical technology field or pertinent experience with a controls integrator or OEM.
• Familiarity with UL requirements for Industrial Control Panels.
• Some travel required, typically less than 25%.

Skills

• Leadership.
• Collaboration.
• Focus on Quality and Continuous Improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources.
• Professional development support.

Pay

The expected base salary range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

Schedule

Not specified.