Electrical Systems and Controls Engineer - Remington

The Kinetic Group•Lonoke, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Systems and Controls Engineer develops, implements, and supports technology to improve equipment, processes, and products. The role designs requirements, specifications, and drawings; procures necessary materials and services; and coordinates installation and training for systems, including new automation solutions. It provides expertise in programming and designing PLC controls and interfaces for new equipment and processes, while communicating with team members across the organization to improve the workplace and customer experience. The position reports to the Sr. Manager of Special Projects and is based at the Lonoke, Arkansas office. The engineer develops or supports project details for new equipment, major repairs, and machinery upgrades; designs, implements, maintains, and improves electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, and systems for the manufacturing plant; and coordinates construction, installation, maintenance, documentation, and testing. The role oversees electrical projects to ensure satisfactory, timely, and budget-conscious completion; inspects installations and operations for design, specification, operational, and safety compliance; and works with engineers, management, and others to develop and trial proof-of-concept applications. It also plans and implements engineering research, works on scalable strategic technologies for multiple facilities, and trains electrical team members, including helping troubleshoot production-line equipment failures. Assignments may involve work in or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including areas with flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field, or an associate degree in a related field with at least four years of experience under the direction of an Electrical Engineer.
Five or more years of experience developing and supporting custom manufacturing solutions using Allen Bradley programming software.
Familiarity with Bosch and other systems.
Proficiency with standard engineering design and office software, such as AutoCAD, ETAP, and Excel.
Experience designing new electrical systems for industrial facilities, including knowledge of NEC and OSHA standards.
Ability to analyze and correct complex problems and work with a variety of variables.
Ability to create instructions and convey ideas through drawings, sketches, oral communication, and written proposals.
Familiarity with mechanical principles and how they interact with electrical control systems.
Skill using HMI devices and creating interfaces between equipment control systems and employees.
Understanding of typical methods for controlling manufacturing equipment and ability to apply those principles.

Nice To Haves

Experience with servo systems, robotics, SCADA, lasers, cameras and vision systems, and other developed technologies.
Experience with hazard analysis, FMEA, and machine-guarding risk analysis.
Familiarity with Asset Center.

Responsibilities

Develop or support project details for new equipment, major repairs, and machinery upgrades.
Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, and manufacturing systems.
Coordinate construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing to ensure compliance with specifications and codes.
Oversee electrical project efforts to ensure satisfactory completion on time and within budget.
Inspect completed installations and observe operations for conformance with designs and equipment specifications and with operational and safety standards.
Collaborate with engineers, management, and others on existing or potential engineering projects and develop and trial proof-of-concept applications.
Plan and implement research methodology and procedures to apply electrical theory to engineering projects.
Work on scalable strategic technologies that can be implemented at multiple facilities.
Train electrical team members and help troubleshoot production-line equipment failures to develop solutions.
Develop, implement, and support equipment, process, and product improvements, including PLC controls and interfaces for new equipment and processes.