Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

About the role

This position is responsible for the electrical design including schematic design, writing new PLC and HMI programs, and the startup and troubleshooting of custom web converting and coating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop applications of controls and systems including PLC and HMI development
• Provide support and field questions during the manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing processes
• Perform operation, software maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems in field installations
• Keep current with the latest technical innovations in electrical engineering and industrial controls
• Operate independently or part of a team in a fast-paced production environment. Adapt rapidly to changes in project scope and operations workload demand.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering: Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, System, Controls or similar
• Experience: 8+ years of experience with industrial controls in a project-based automation or machine design environment
• Skills: PLC programming: Allen Bradley, Siemens or Yaskawa, Motion control programming of rotary and linear servo axes, HMI Development: Visual Basic.NET, C#, Factory Talk, Machine Vision application development for inspection with Cognex, Keyence or similar platforms, Competent in the use of Auto-Cad Electrical, Design electrical panels to meet UL 508A and electrical systems to meet NEC/IEC/CEC standards

Qualifications

• Positive Teamwork Orientation
• Customer/Client Focus
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Technical Capacity
• Communication Proficiency (Verbal and Written)
• Ability to manage complex scopes of work on projects with aggressive schedules

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position Type, Work Environment & Travel

• Type: Full-time exempt
• Work Environment: Normal office environment
• Travel: Less than 10%

Physical Demands

• Sit
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk or hear
• Frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds
• Occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds

Salary Range

$75,000 - $130,000 per year (DOE - Depending on Experience)

Benefits Offered

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with up to $500 annual match (for High-Deductible Health Plans)
• 401(k) *match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Discretionary Bonus