Electrical Controls Engineer

$90,000 - $125,000/Yr

Wild Goose Filling - Louisville, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Louisville, CO

About the position

The Electrical Controls Engineer at Wild Goose Filling will play a crucial role in the Research & Development department, focusing on developing electrical and control solutions for filling machines and packaging equipment. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and project management skills to ensure product performance, safety, and reliability while adhering to industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement control systems for filling machines and packaging equipment to ensure product performance, safety, and reliability.
• Design and test control algorithms and software for filling machines and packaging equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate controls systems into product designs.
• Define electrical & controls scope and schedule for development projects based on the product roadmap, understanding user requirements, and the voice of customer input from sales and service departments.
• Develop and support the manufacture, build and validation of systems, including pneumatics, servos, VFDs, relays, communication networks, touchscreens, and robotics.
• Work closely with the production team throughout product development to ensure product requirements can be met using robust manufacturing methods.
• Assist the Service team in diagnosing and troubleshooting issues in the field and providing technical documentation for translation into customer documentation such as user manuals.
• Document programming (PLC & HMI) and hardware standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards in control system designs.
• Mentor peers and other team members while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent
• 5 -7 years in machine design and product development, preferably in the food and beverage packaging industry.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary engineering projects and teams.
• Proficient in electrical panel design, standards, drawings, and documentation - AutoCAD preferred.
• Proficient in PLC & HMI programming - Codesys preferred.
• Experience with UL & ETL certification and other electrical standards.
• Experience managing third-party vendors and other external resources.
• Experience with object-oriented programming.
• Strong project management skills; manage, schedule, and track multiple products and processes.

Nice-to-haves

• Python, C++, and JavaScript experience.
• Experience with non-industrial UI design and development.
• IOT & Cloud service experience.

Benefits

• Relocation bonus negotiable