Electrical Automation Engineer

Hubbell Incorporated • Aiken, SC

102d

About The Position

This individual is responsible for designing, programming, simulating, developing, testing and managing systems for automated machinery and processes within a manufacturing environment. The role will collaborate with others and be responsible for designing/specifying, installing, documenting, and troubleshooting automation equipment for new and existing products and processes, developing conceptual designs, and translating into functional equipment and processes. The position will improve plant and equipment operating efficiency by providing automation and engineering support to the plant operations. He or she will develop and enhance process automation applications for present and future automation systems. The role, in collaboration with others, is responsible for providing management with recommendations on technical advances to achieve or exceed company goals and maximize productivity. Typical projects range from $100k to $1M.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Automation, Controls, Electrical or other related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years in a manufacturing or system integrator environment with demonstrated ability developing and implementing automation processes and equipment.
• Possess plant maintenance and operation knowledge along with technical skills to perform assigned duties.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Machine Control engineering concepts and design including vision, safety systems, and motion control.
• Solid knowledge in the Automation/Electrical Engineering Design field, with extensive technical experience in the design, optimization, and build of automation equipment.
• 5+ years’ experience specifying, designing, and programming with Rockwell Automation control products, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Motion Control, and Safety products/systems.
• 3+ years’ experience designing control system schematics with AutoCad and/or AutoCad Electrical.

Nice To Haves

• Fanuc robot programming/troubleshooting experience.
• Fanuc (or other) vision system programming experience.
• Hydraulic servo/proportional valve control experience.
• Position feedback systems experience.
• High voltage product testing experience.
• HiPot/PD testing experience.
• LabVIEW experience.
• High speed data acquisition experience.
• Analog circuit design and understanding of passive components.
• Time and frequency domain analysis experience.
• 3D modeling with Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks.
• MSAccess, MSSQL experience.
• Web page coding/interfacing to MSSQL.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for identifying and leading automated equipment projects to increase production capacity and improve product quality.
• Identify potential process improvement projects, design and develop programs to address findings.
• Work with Product Designers, Project Managers, and Manufacturing personnel to develop or refine product and equipment designs.
• Generate detailed Statement Of Work documents for internal approval and for bidding by outside vendors.
• Develop detailed capital justification and generate Appropriation Requests (ARs) for proposed projects.
• Design and programming of total automation control systems using AutoCad/AutoCad Electrical, and programming software, primarily RSLogix/Studio 5000.
• Manage automation projects built by outside custom automation vendors including concept work, equipment specification, project management, factory acceptance testing, installation, and commissioning/debug.
• Support operations through equipment startups and provide operator/maintenance training.
• Develops/reviews/maintains/updates related documentation, files, procedures, databases, drawings and schematics.
• Build prototypes to prove complex/high-risk processes prior to final design.
• Complete assigned work within agreed upon schedule and budget while maintaining high level of quality.
• Determine where opportunities exist to implement automation by working closely with Product Designers, Project Managers, and Manufacturing teams.
• Develop and implement long range plans for process control improvements.
• Guide and train designated employees on process control methodology to assist process control and quality improvement efforts.
• Develop/modify procedures, calibration, and training guidelines as needed for automation processes.
• Provide leadership and communication to all project team members and functional managers.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees