Electrical & Controls Engineer II

Beckwood Press•Fenton, MO

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Opportunity Beckwood, headquartered in Fenton, Missouri, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of custom hydraulic presses and automation equipment and is seeking an Electrical & Controls Engineer II to join our engineering team. This role is responsible for designing and implementing control systems used on various types of machinery. The employee will be accountable for blueprinting electrical cabinets conforming to UL508a, developing PLC programs, and designing HMI interfaces for equipment. The employee must be familiar with advanced motion control, heat and pressure regulation, and data logging. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, comfortable instructing and assisting less experienced engineers with the critical competencies of the engineer’s role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, most commonly Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
5-7 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
7-10 years industry experience without a bachelor’s degree
Creativity and Innovation: Looks at challenges in a unique manner and develops innovative solutions
Develops new ideas to improve productivity, increase revenue, or control cost
See patterns, connections, and trends before others
Integrity and Ethics: Communicates honestly and openly
Is trusted by others
Takes responsibility for mistakes and credit others when appropriate
Personal Courage: Willing to express opinions even if different from the group
Willing to be held accountable; doesn’t shirk personal responsibility
Counted on when times are tough
Organization: Manages time well and spends most effort on key, value-added activities
Can manage multiple projects
Meets deadlines
Priority Setting: Allocates time to most important and immediate objectives
Able to quickly respond to changing priorities
Can eliminate barriers to performance

Nice To Haves

Familiar with advanced motion control, heat and pressure regulation, and data logging.
Familiar with InduSoft WebStudio and AB Panel View
Familiar with Delta RMC Tools and Yaskawa MotionWorks
Familiar with SolidWorks Electrical
Familiar with UL508a
Familiar with ISO 13849

Responsibilities

Develop PLC programs using several different platforms
Design intuitive and consistent HMIs using InduSoft WebStudio and AB Panel View
Create motion control programs using Delta RMC Tools and Yaskawa MotionWorks.
Integrate third-party controls such as oil heaters, robots, conveyors, etc.
Develop HMI extensions using traditional programming languages (HTML5, SQL, VBScript)
Design simple Industrial IT networks
Perform initial start-up of new machinery and test functionality
Tune PID loops used by motion controllers to optimize machine performance
Occasionally assist with on-site commissioning or training (up to 10% travel)
Test sub-system performance, such as heaters, load-cells, or third-party equipment
Willingness to change system rapidly to meet customer needs
Create prints used by electricians to assemble control panels using SolidWorks Electrical.
Ensure electrical designs are compliant with UL508a.
Design safety circuits compliant with ISO 13849.
Monitor budget to keep the design within quoted guidelines
Create Controls Approvals document for review and sign-off by the customer
Adapt to occasional customer requirements on hardware.
Proof cabinet designs created by less experienced engineers or in peer review
Share and communicate examples of code with other programmers
Make sure all criteria are met by comparing specifications to design
Work with shop leads during start-up of new projects
Keep management informed of project progress
Meet with customer to line-out details of control plans and sequencing
Communicate with estimating and sales on potential projects
Remote support during machine installation and warranty work
Onsite support may be required for more complex machines