Electrical Engineer - Control Systems

Zoltek•Saint Peters, MO

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer - Control Systems will design, engineer, modify, and support existing or new electrical control system designs to meet manufacturing requirements. The objectives for the job are to design/develop electrical control systems that satisfy manufacturing requirements for machine control, performance, safety and quality while adhering to applicable standards such as NEC, CE, etc. They will also manage contractors who perform electrical installations and improvements. The Electrical Engineer - Control Systems reports to the Senior Engineering Manager and works under the direction of Project Managers to meet budgetary goals and delivery schedules.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field)
3-5 years' experience developing complete control systems utilizing state-of-the-art technologies
Experience with PLC programming skills (Allen Bradley, Omron, etc.)
Thorough knowledge of electrical schematics and machine tool electrical design practices
Experience programming HMIs
Experience with Industrial communication protocols (Ethernet I/P, DeviceNet, Modbus, etc.)
Thorough knowledge of AutoCAD
Experience with machine safety interlocks, fences, light curtains etc.
Experience with heating controls (SCRs, SSRs)
Experience with configuration of variable frequency drives and instrumentation.
Experience with power distribution and power quality (harmonics and noise)
Experience with control sensors: optical, inductive, capacitive, mechanical, etc.
Experience with basic computer networking
Solid problem solving and communication skills (oral and written)
Knowledge of NFPA 70/70E/79, UL 508A
Teamwork and co-operation in international and/or cross-functional environment
Experience with formats such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook

Responsibilities

Design, engineer and modify machines and systems relating to internal or customer driven specifications
Attend project kickoff meetings as directed by project manager, play an active role in brainstorming solutions to meet internal and customer requirements
Actively participate in design review process as required depending on current milestone of the project, communicate needs, results, scheduling and budgetary issues to project manager
Specify electrical control system design, architecture and layout of electromechanical systems as relating to new and existing machines
Research various components, services, processes to determine best fit for a given application, with respect to function, time to implement, and cost
Ensure machine safety: all applicable standards are followed, and electromechanical systems are designed in a manner that is safe for operators
Work closely with service and maintenance personnel to check out machines and train on new issues
Maintain and share within Engineering Team records of engineering data for each job/machine/project and/or any engineering activity
Play an active role in the ongoing improvement of electromechanical systems design and development
Effectively and co-operatively work with other members of the engineering team in an international environment, as well as with customers and suppliers, or other organizational functions such as sales, purchasing, maintenance, process and production
Develop /write scopes of work for electrical contractors and technicians
Document electrical works, equipment and program changes, and prepare handover documentation after project execution