Electrical Controls Engineer 3

DENSO•Maryville, TN

6d•$96,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, this role designs, documents, fabricates, implements, and troubleshoots controls for semi-automatic and automatic manufacturing equipment. The primary goals are to improve production safety, quality, capacity, and/or lower costs.

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)