Electrical Engineer 1

kronesinc

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Krones designs, develops, manufactures, and installs both machines and complete packaging lines. We have become one of the leading system suppliers for breweries and beverage producers as well as for the food, chemical and cosmetics industries. We are currently looking for candidates who want to make a difference and who wish to be part of our dynamic organization in the US. Krones Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Krones, Inc. seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to utilize specialized knowledge of packaging machinery including conveyors, labelers, and inspection equipment to manage the electrical design, PLC and HMI programming as well as start-up and troubleshooting of the automation control systems; manage integration projects for Krones involving its packaging machinery as well as other manufacturer’s equipment owned by customer to ensure that customer's complete set-up of machines work together through the programming of the PLCs and HMIs; review customer specifications; work with customers, Mechanical Engineering and vendors to understand and define system requirements; responsible for the electrical integration of machinery to the control system; create new and/or modify existing electrical schematics, electromechanical assemblies using 3D CAD, and parts lists to meet the customer requirements and specifications; create new and/or modify existing PLC programs to meet the system requirements; provide engineering support for construction and testing of control assemblies; provide engineering support during installation of system; assist in verification and validation of the control system; ensure project meets customer requirements and schedule. This position is based in Franklin, WI, and requires reliable commuting to the office as part of a hybrid work schedule. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout their employment without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent, in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Three years of experience as a Controls Engineer.
3 years of experience with electric control circuits, variable frequency drives, and PLC and HMI programming.
Experience in Siemens S7, TIA.
Experience with one or more of the following: Allen Bradley ControlLogix, B&R Automation, UL 508, ISO 13849 Safety Standards, SAP.
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

TUV Certification
Experience with foreign travel

Responsibilities

Manage the electrical design, PLC and HMI programming, start-up, and troubleshooting of automation control systems for packaging machinery.
Manage integration projects for Krones packaging machinery and other manufacturers' equipment to ensure seamless operation.
Review customer specifications and collaborate with customers, Mechanical Engineering, and vendors to define system requirements.
Ensure electrical integration of machinery to the control system.
Create and modify electrical schematics, electromechanical assemblies using 3D CAD, and parts lists.
Create and modify PLC programs to meet system requirements.
Provide engineering support for construction, testing, and installation of systems.
Assist in verification and validation of the control system.
Ensure projects meet customer requirements and schedule.