Electrical Engineer - Jobgenix

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, have a strong desire to learn new skills and be comfortable working on larger projects spanning weeks or months as well as fast turnaround projects requiring a couple of hours or days.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for the safe operation, design and debugging of process and automation control systems. Source and recommend appropriate vendors.
• Must have the ability to create master plans, automation strategy, software configuration, and trouble shoot complex issues that arise.
• Work with the Engineering Manager to establish and enforce design, design change control, and design and program documentation standards for electrical engineering activities.
• Write and debug multiple station PLC code and write device drivers.
• Program MMI devices and design interface circuitry.
• Determine power and load requirements along with restrictions.
• Design logic system for functions such as sequence and timing control.
• Design and draft diagram of cable connections.
• Create processes and controls for design verification.
• Create quality testing procedures and tools.
• Willingness and desire to take complete ownership and responsibility for projects.
• Identify performance issues on new or existing equipment, perform root cause analysis, and suggest possible solutions.
• Proactively contribute to brainstorming and whiteboard sessions regarding new designs and productively critique existing designs led by other team members.
• Thrive at working closely in a multi-disciplinary team including mechanical, electrical, software, controls, etc.
• Performs or assists with equipment and material test studies.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements:

• BSEE, BSME: 0-5+ years experience in the industrial automation industry.
• Knowledge of current technology & applicable electrical codes related to job duties (UL/CSA/CE).
• Working knowledge of major brand PLCs and control devices: AB, Siemens, B&R, etc.
• Knowledge of electromechanical relations of an entire automation system.
• Motivation to contribute to the improvement of engineering procedures.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Excellent technical skills, strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge and interpretation of code compliance requirements and industry standards.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment.