Description:
Primary Responsibilities
- Design electrical and Fluid schematic packages by laying out I/O, designing magnetic circuits, fusing, control panel layouts, bills of material, and cable layouts.
- Performs the required sizing calculation for power, heat dissipation, wire sizing, fusing, etc.
- Performs the required calculations for Control System network layout and traffic analysis.
- Work with Client to develop project scope and estimate. Develop proposals and carry project through completion.
- Leads large projects by defining and issuing work to assigned team members or runs multiple small projects with minimal direction.
- Creates all project documents according to internal processes to ensure that designs meet Client’s expectations.
- Creates Programmable Logical Control (PLC) programs and HMI applications from User Requirements or Functional Specifications.
- Specify and configure VFD and Servo drives for applications.
- Performs system validation according to scope documentation and project requirements.
- Directs assigned team in the field and assigns priorities consistent with project needs; reports progress to project and engineering management.
- Willingness to travel, up to 20%
Requirements:
Experience
- Minimum of (5) or more years’ experience as an industrial control system/automation engineer.
- Industrial electrical design experience in the following industries preferred: Consumer Goods, Renewable Energy; Gas Processing, Chemical, Power, Waste Management or Pharmaceutical.
Education
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution or equivalent experience is required.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 Scale.
Skills Applicable to the Role
- Rockwell Automation ControlLogix PLC Platform
- Siemens S7 PLC Platform
- Modicon PLC Platform
- FactoryTalk View SE and ME
- Problem solver who sees a roadblock and determines how to get around it with a strong hands-on and can-do attitude.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal; ability to generate high quality reports and presentations.