Controls​/Electrical Engineer

Overview

Provide controls/electrical engineering services to integrate mechanical systems, electronic controls, and computer science to design and create new production and manufacturing equipment and processes for the Artazn facility and its customers. Primary focus is to specify, design, and manage the installation of capital projects to improve plant equipment and processes for increased productivity, reliability, and reduced operating costs. Secondary focus is to provide technical support to operations/facility for repair, modification, and upgrades of existing equipment, processes, infrastructure, and building and grounds.

Essential Functions

Secondary Functions

• Provides technical assistance to Metallurgical Lab personnel in the specification and implementation of new equipment and instrumentation to improve metal quality.
• Provides technical assistance to Chemical Lab personnel in the specification and implementation of new equipment and instrumentation to measure product quality.
• Provides technical direction to electricians in maintaining plant electrical equipment and instrumentation.
• Secures outside electricians to assist in project work and maintenance of plant electrical distribution system.
• Assists maintenance by transferring project engineering information for newly installed equipment.
• Assists with the technical evaluations of electrical machinery and devices following catastrophic failure.
• Participates in and provides technical support to quality improvement teams.
• Provides monthly review of activities and issues.

Knowledge

• Bachelor Science in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent.

Experience

• Four to six years’ experience with large DC motor drive systems, computer network systems & wiring, and process control theory in a metalworking manufacturing environment.
• Prior success applying machine control equipment, process control instrumentation and associated software.
• Must be competent in the application of OHSA, EPA, and other health & safety regulations.
• Write and implement PLC programs (specifically Control Logix System), HMIs, microcontrollers, servo drives, and vision systems. Must be proficient in RS Logix 5000 Enterprise Series software.
• Prior success applying automation theory, electrical circuits, electrical and mechanical drawings, and simulation software.
• Design advanced electronic control systems for mechanical systems.
• Maintain technical project files.
• Design advanced precision equipment for accurate or controlled applications.
• Research, select, and apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.
• Design, develop, or implement control circuits or algorithms for electromechanical or pneumatic devices or systems.
• Create mechanical and electrical drawings using CAD software.

Skills

• Leadership skills:
  Skills to influence the actions and opinions of others in a desired direction: to exhibit judgment in leading others to worthwhile objectives.
• Commitment to Task:
  Able to start and persist with specific courses of action while exhibiting high motivation and a sense of urgency; willing to commit to long hours of work and make personal sacrifice to reach goals.
• Analytical Problem Solving:
  Able to use a systematic approach in solving problems through analysis of problem and evaluation of alternate solutions; use logic, mathematics, or other problem-solving tools in data analysis or in generating solutions.

Specialized Working conditions and % Travel: (i.e., hearing, vision, extreme temperatures)

Physical & Mental Demands:

Physical Demands

Occasional Frequent Constant Essential