Electrical Controls Engineer

Fresenius Kabi USA•Grand Island, NY

1d•$64,751 - $85,000

About The Position

Designs, develops, implements, and supports electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery related to site utilities, production equipment, and facilities. Serves as a technical resource to Engineering, Maintenance, and Validation, helping meet regulatory and company policy requirements and contributing to plant efficiency, capacity, and capability through continuous improvement and modernization. Assists in improving manufacturing equipment and plant utility systems. Under guidance from a Senior Engineer or Manager, implements improvements to increase equipment efficiency and prevent obsolescence, while maintaining the validated state of equipment, systems, and facilities and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. The position supports onsite control-system architecture, PLCs, HMIs, and server/industrial IT network infrastructure, as well as the Facility Monitoring System and Building Management System. It also supports capital improvement projects and upgrades to site utility systems and production equipment in formulation, filling/capping, lyophilization, packaging, and warehousing/distribution areas. The role develops relationships with vendors for technical support and hardware application assistance. The stated annual salary range is $64,751–$85,000. Final pay depends on factors including experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Benefits include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holidays and personal days, an employee assistance program, medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, disability coverage, and a wellness program. Employment is at-will.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field of study.
1–3 years of experience.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Good documentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills to lead the plant electrical staff.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of the National Electric Code.
Experience with high voltage up to 460 volts.
Experience with machine controls, including PLCs, relay logic, motor controls (VFDs and servo), temperature and pressure controls including PID, thermocouples, RTDs, transducers, and operator interfaces.
Experience reading electrical schematics and ladder logic.
Experience with analytical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Support development, implementation, and technical support for onsite control-system architecture, PLCs, HMIs, and server/industrial IT network infrastructure.
Support the Facility Monitoring System and Building Management System in a validated state, including calibration, maintenance, repairs, and hardware/software updates.
Under the guidance of a Senior Engineer or Manager, develop and implement improvements for efficiency and safety and to prevent equipment obsolescence.
Assist with capital improvement projects, including funding requests, acquisition, installation, startup, and associated documentation such as risk assessments, user and functional requirement specifications, design specifications and qualifications, factory and site acceptance tests, machinability studies, and standard operating procedures.
Support rebuilding and upgrading site utility systems and production equipment in formulation, filling/capping, lyophilization, packaging, and warehousing/distribution areas.
Help ensure equipment, systems, and facilities remain validated and comply with applicable cGMP, OSHA, DEC, EPA, ISO, and local government regulations.
Develop relationships with key vendors to obtain technical support and assistance with hardware applications.
Contribute to plant efficiency, capacity, and capability through continuous improvement and modernization.