Electrical Controls Engineer

STIHL • Virginia Beach, VA

59d • Onsite

About The Position

As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service. We are seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to join the team. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it is a great time to join the STIHL team! You develop, improve, and support high-volume manufacturing production equipment and methods, aiming for zero defects by enhancing and creating industrial production systems and devices, including PLCs and vision-based monitoring technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering (with PLC experience) is preferred or a related amount of years of experience.
• PLC & HMI Programming (Siemens PLC preferred)
• Development of Dashboards using SCADA software
• Pneumatic design and build
• Vision systems deployment

Nice To Haves

• Programming of FANUC robots (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple SCADA and PLC integration projects simultaneously with limited supervision within defined timelines.
• Supports all production departments with design, debugging, troubleshooting and continual improvement of production equipment and methods.
• Programs, configures and develops sequence of operation for PLC programs on new and existing production equipment
• Completes electrical, pneumatic, hardware and software control design for new and existing workstations, auto stations and light automation machines.
• Conducts analysis of and implements vision-based monitoring systems.
• Recommends, designs and implements techniques that enhance design performance, reduce cost and improve production processes and quality.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Help manage OT Security requirements
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive pay with multiple bonus opportunities and potential for annual merit increases
• Excellent health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center for employees and eligible family members
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability
• Robust retirement offerings including: A fully vested Pension Plan after 5 years and A 401(k) with generous employer match
• Paid time off including 11 Paid Holidays
• A strong culture of stability, community, and innovation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level