Electrical Controls Engineer 3

Denso • Maryville, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, designs, documents, fabricates, implements and troubleshoots controls for semi-automatic and automatic manufacturing equipment, with end goals of improving production safety, quality, capacity and/or lower costs. This role involves designing safety and operational controls for new and existing equipment, specifying components, documenting control systems, and programming PLC controllers. The engineer will collaborate with other departments to ensure designs meet standards, create equipment specifications, schedule electrical work, and develop operator instruction manuals. There is also an opportunity to train or mentor less experienced engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or other related engineering field
• 5+ years as a Machine builder, Controls Engineer or related PLC programming experience with a focus on Allen Bradley and Studio 5000
• Functional experience programming VFD’s and Servo controllers.
• Proficiency in creating detailed electrical and fluid schematics
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Strong background of system design, implementation, testing and maintenance
• Experience with Functional Safety standards
• PLC programming, controls circuit design, machine safety standards and component selection criteria knowledge and experience required
• Analytical skills with an ability to independently evaluate and develop innovative solutions to complex situations
• Written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external customers on issues of moderate to considerable importance, up to and including senior management.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
• Project management skills, including identifying and scheduling process steps, determining resources and staff required to successfully complete assigned projects or project steps and reporting on project
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to apply process improvement planning and checking to own work output and to assist others with identifying gaps in work results

Responsibilities

• Designs safety and operational controls for new and existing equipment and troubleshoots any issues with these controls, referring complex issues to more experienced engineers when needed.
• Specifies components for use in equipment for controls systems.
• Documents control systems in drawings, schematics and spec sheets.
• Programs PLC controllers and documents PLC programs using ladder logic diagrams.
• Collaborates with Automation Engineering and Maintenance to verify that the design of all production equipment meets all regulatory and DENSO standards.
• After consulting with Automation Engineering and Maintenance, creates equipment specifications based upon requirements for GUI/communication interfaces and networking requirements.
• Collaborates with production planning to schedule electrical work and equipment modifications and/or installation.
• Develops clear and concise operator instruction manuals.
• May train or mentor less experienced engineers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans
• 401K with 4% Company Match
• Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays
• Bonus Program
• FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
• Company provided Life, Disability, ADD, and Business Travel Insurance
• Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
• Various Optional Insurance Programs such as Legal, Identity Theft, Critical Illness, etc.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
• Volunteer opportunities
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
• Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior