Electrical Engineer - United Abrasives
North Windham, CT 06256
About the Job
United Abrasives seeks a professional, innovative, and detailed individual for our Electrical Engineering (Manufacturing) position with strong computer and embedded software experience. Knowledge of Motion Control for Industrial Automation is a plus. If you are looking for an opportunity to support a growing, world-class manufacturing company with multiple manufacturing operations then this may be the position for you!
Responsibilities:
- Maintain and support automation PLC based control systems for the custom manufacturing of products.
- Support software programs for controls, vision systems, and human-machine interfaces.
- Write and/or conduct experiments for proof of concept testing and design validation testing.
- Provide diagnostics support to operations and maintenance groups as needed.
- Investigate and resolve issues associated with machining and facilities equipment, assembly automation, work stations, robotics and automated equipment.
- Maintain and update controls documentation, including schematics and/or documents for machining/assembly, maintenance PM’s.
- Troubleshoot PLC Controls, electrical components, servo-drives, motors, wiring-cables in cable trays and panels.
- Lead, coordinate, and facilitate troubleshooting electrical issues, and problem issues as they relate to equipment downtime, throughput improvement, or any safety concern - interlocks, switches.
- Monitor and improve performance of production processes with respect to cycle time, uptime, etc.
Qualifications:
- BSEE.
- Minimum 3 years combined experience in industrial, robotics, vision systems, PLC controllers and micro controller engineering as well as standards-based serial communication (RS-232, RS-485,Profinet, ProfiBus, 12C, SPI).
- Siemens Step7, WinCC programming experience or similar.
- Programming experience with Siemens PLC and Assembler based languages.
- Strong computer skills must be proficient in MS-office.
- Possess strong problem-solving skills (Root Cause Analysis).
- Knowledge and experience with automated production equipment.
- Knowledge of robotics programming and hardware.
- Ability to design and troubleshoot AC/DC control circuits.
- English language competency required with good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to read, understand, and troubleshoot electric-hydraulic/pneumatic controls a plus.
- Must be self-directed and have the ability to learn new skills and responsibilities.
Benefits Include:
- Salary with generous performance-based earning potential.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan.
- Company paid short/long-term disability and life insurance.
- Paid vacation and sick days.
- Retirement plan.
If you want to be part of a successful organization and are motivated to work, please submit your resume to choulihan@unitedabrasives.com.
Source : United Abrasives