Electrical Engineer

Knowhirematch • Bluefield, VA

42d

About The Position

This regional role will be based primarily in Virginia, with additional assignments in SC and GA. The ideal candidate could be located in Abington, Princeton or Bluefield, VA. The position will be responsible for engineering leadership including Ignition (SCADA) development and deployment, plant electrical support, equipment installations and equipment troubleshooting. Within that startup and support role, the engineer may work with Plant Process Screens (KPVs), PLCs, HMIs and VFDs. The engineer may be hands-on and actively assist the maintenance team while on site.

Requirements

• 2-4 year Electrical Engineering Technology degree or similar
• 5+ years’ experience in an industrial Electrical Technician/Engineering role
• Ignition by Inductive Automation Experience or Certification, Required
• Allen-Bradley programming experience or training, Required
• Ignition system development, including screen layout and design and complex system scripting.
• Level 2 programming experience including SQL, ODATA and Python.
• PLC's, Operator Interfaces and Variable Frequency Drives
• AUTOCAD Electrical, including control system design.
• Basic understanding of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems and how they apply to automation.
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Preventive electrical maintenance techniques
• Able to work in a team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel to plants for project startups and support

Nice To Haves

• Allen-Bradley/Rockwell programming experience preferred.
• Automation or robotics experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a commitment to discussing, improving, and adhering to safety standards.
• Maintain a high level of safety support, specifically through safety observations, evaluations, and audits.
• Oversee all corporate Ignition installations at each plant site.
• Participate in the development of equipment preventative maintenance routines (PMs)
• Oversee the scope of engineering work for plant electrical projects.
• Manage projects as directed by management personnel.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits include medical with a standard PPO plan with deductibles as low as $1,500 and wellness credit up to $750; voluntary 401k plan deduction up to 12% with varying company match per quarter; voluntary dental and vision plans; telemedicine services; basic life and short term disability coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree