Electrical Control Systems Engineer

Apache Stainless Equipment • Beaver Dam, WI

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About The Position

Summary: The Electrical Control Systems Engineer is responsible for developing the technical deliverables required for industrial control systems. This position is responsible for the development of control schematics, control and I/O panels, control system narrative, PLC and HMI programming, as well as field start-up commissioning. This position is responsible for the overall control system engineering. This position is responsible for: Know and understand the scope of work, design criteria, and project standards Responsible for completing technical portions of a project, and specific design tasks Responsible for preparing control system design documents including schematics, I/O lists, panel designs, control narratives, programs and commissioning plans Interface with the customer and Apache project engineer to obtain necessary information in a timely manner Proactively communicate any concerns, problems, or technical decisions that impact the project to the customer and Project Engineer Design of electrical control panels using SolidWorks Electrical Modifying and updating of AutoCAD drawings from past projects Review electrical drawings for proper wiring requirements, best layout and component usage Programming PLC and HMI, using project-selected software (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, CCW, RS500, Plant PAX, Ignition) Loading programs and configuring control components, then testing the controls to verify proper operation of equipment Creating operator manuals and documentation for the control system Startup testing of equipment at the customer’s facility, possible travel up to 20% Customer support of controls equipment Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with clients, co-workers and management

Requirements

• Attention to detail, committed to quality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• General understanding of all engineering disciplines
• Able to identify and analyze problems and identify solutions
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering practices and processes
• Experience in instrumentation and control systems
• Experience in the design of industrial control and I/O panels
• Experience developing control system equipment specifications and selecting equipment
• Experience in the design of communication networks
• Experience developing control system narratives and descriptions
• Experience developing PLC programs from start to finish
• Experience developing HMI applications from start to finish
• Experience in food processing
• Experience with planning and executing Factory and Software Acceptance testing
• Experience with on-site commissioning, including hardware set-up, instrument calibration, electrical circuit troubleshooting, and network set-up
• Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electro Mechanical Technician
• 3-5 year’s experience
• Computer proficiency

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with manufacturing based technology, processes and principles is preferred

Responsibilities

• Know and understand the scope of work, design criteria, and project standards
• Responsible for completing technical portions of a project, and specific design tasks
• Responsible for preparing control system design documents including schematics, I/O lists, panel designs, control narratives, programs and commissioning plans
• Interface with the customer and Apache project engineer to obtain necessary information in a timely manner
• Proactively communicate any concerns, problems, or technical decisions that impact the project to the customer and Project Engineer
• Design of electrical control panels using SolidWorks Electrical
• Modifying and updating of AutoCAD drawings from past projects
• Review electrical drawings for proper wiring requirements, best layout and component usage
• Programming PLC and HMI, using project-selected software (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, CCW, RS500, Plant PAX, Ignition)
• Loading programs and configuring control components, then testing the controls to verify proper operation of equipment
• Creating operator manuals and documentation for the control system
• Startup testing of equipment at the customer’s facility, possible travel up to 20%
• Customer support of controls equipment
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with clients, co-workers and management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees