Electrical Engineer

Carlisle Construction Materials•Carlisle, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Carlisle Campus Electrical Engineer will be responsible and provide support for the specification/design, implementation/installation, commissioning, startup, and close-out of small-to-large scale capital expenditure projects independently and/or in conjunction with Central Engineering resources. This position will also provide engineering expertise to assist plant-level Maintenance, Production/Operations, EH&S, and management personnel in identifying and solving technical process issues. Technical assistance will require understanding of plant power distribution systems and process/machinery control systems. A practical level of understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles are to be applied to assigned project work. Standard hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 40 hours a week, with less than 10% travel required. Situations will require occasional additional hours worked per day and /or alternate shifts worked (equipment breakdowns, process issues/troubleshooting, equipment commissioning/startups, etc.). Occasional travel may be needed, in support of projects: planning, prospective equipment or system research, factory acceptance tests, etc.; and for other misc. job-related purposes such as trade shows, training, technical collaboration with other CCM operations.

Requirements

Project Management Fundamentals
Proficient in Rockwell Automation software and Allen-Bradley hardware.
Proficient in general industrial controls, manufacturing processes.
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
Industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus)
Understanding of open/closed control loops (PIDs)
Understanding of electrical wiring principles based on the National Electric Code (NEC)
Data Historian development
Understanding of power distribution systems and components
Software/Data communication protocols (OPC-UA/OPC-DA)
Understanding of AutoCAD (Electrical)
Ability to stay abreast of new development in controls/technology
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Advanced control system skills
Computer technology skills
Interpretation of mechanical design drawings for electrical requirements
Understanding and evaluation of component, equipment or installation proposals
Programming of basic control system logic (ladder logic, structured text, function block)
Configuration and tuning of variable frequency drives (VFDs)
Interpretation of electrical/controls drawings
Development of detailed equipment/installation specifications and RFQs
Utilize and interpret technical data sheets and manuals
Advanced problem-solving skills
Advanced analytical comparison and value judgment skills
Ability to make analytical comparisons and value
Ability to utilize of test equipment such as meters and
Degree required in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
Minimum of five years industrial/manufacturing experience in a controls engineering capacity.

Nice To Haves

BS degree in Electrical Engineering.
5 – 10 years industrial control experience.

Responsibilities

Capital and Major Maintenance project management that includes scope development, funding requests, budget tracking, schedule tracking and project execution.
Coordinate day-to-day activities of contractors and plant maintenance personnel during project execution.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with existing process equipment and control systems.
Provide training and technical assistance to plant-level Maintenance, Production/Operations, EH&S, and management personnel to ensure all project goals are successfully attained.
Design using the latest hardware and software components, design machine control systems to maximize equipment productivity and assure all code requirements and safety standards are strictly met.
Maintains and continuously improves plant process control systems, plant production network, and data collection.
Accomplishes annual plant major maintenance and capital projects within the
Monitors and maintains plant power
Prepares for the annual major maintenance and capital projects for the following
Supports the SAP maintenance work order system – using the data base to help evaluate equipment break downs and root cause analysis.
Other duties as