Electrical Controls Engineer

Seifert Engineering•Massillon, OH

About The Position

Ready to electrify your career? Join us as an Electrical Controls Engineer at Ohio Gratings and take charge of the entire spectrum of controls and automation systems. From managing and specifying to procurement and implementation, your expertise will drive our operations to new heights. With a focus on safety and troubleshooting, you'll be the backbone of support for our entire team. If you're passionate about pushing boundaries and making a real impact, this is your chance to shine. Apply now and power up your future with Ohio Gratings! As a faith-based organization rooted in biblical principles, we strive to reflect these values in our work, relationships, and decision-making. We expect all associates to learn, embrace, and actively model our core values through their actions, choices, and collaboration with others. This commitment is essential to sustaining our culture and achieving shared success. This job description does not describe all activities, duties, responsibilities, or physical demands that are required of the employee for this job. Likewise, the work environment described is merely representative. Duties, responsibilities, activities, physical demands, and work environment may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent experience
Experience managing and executing capital projects
3- 5 years minimum experience with writing and troubleshooting PLC/HMI software for machinery or equipment and be familiar with electrical hardware
Experience with Rockwell and Siemens PLC/HMI programming software
Experience with Robotic controls system, Fanuc and Yaskawa/Motoman preferred
Experience with AutoCAD or equivalent
Knowledge of Hydraulic and Pneumatic control systems
Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, and RIA standards
Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as excellent computer skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Strong Process Engineering background a plus

Responsibilities

Perform project management of capital projects as required
Develop and implement control systems for new and existing equipment
Generate schematics and panel layouts utilizing CAD
Conduct system simulation and testing
Perform on site commissioning and training as required
Create critical sparts parts lists & suggested PM procedures where applicable
Support existing control systems via troubleshooting and maintenance
Provide direction / specification for external machine procurement
Write or approve internal controls engineering specifications
Evaluate safety controls for compliance and implement appropriate countermeasures
Implement migration paths for obsolete controls and components
Provide guidance/mentoring to the electrical technicians
Continually promote safety as a top priority
Perform other duties as assigned