Electrical Systems and Controls Engineer - Remington

The Kinetic Group•Lonoke, AR

3d•$79,700 - $111,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Systems and Controls Engineer develops, implements, and supports technology to improve manufacturing equipment, processes, and products. The role includes defining design requirements, preparing specifications and drawings, procuring materials and services, and coordinating installation and training for systems, including new automation solutions. The engineer provides expertise in programming and designing PLC controls and interfaces for new equipment and processes, and communicates with team members throughout the organization to improve the workplace and customer experience. Based out of the Lonoke, Arkansas office, this position reports to the Sr. Manager of Special Projects. The role supports projects for new equipment, major repairs, and machinery upgrades; designs and improves electrical systems at the manufacturing plant; and oversees work to ensure projects meet specifications, codes, schedules, budgets, and safety standards. It also involves developing and trialing proof-of-concept applications and working on scalable strategic technologies that may be implemented at multiple facilities. Assignments may involve working in or being exposed 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, with familiarity with Bosch and other systems.
Proficiency with standard engineering design and office software, such as AutoCAD, ETAP, and Excel.
Experience designing electrical systems for industrial facilities, including knowledge of NEC and OSHA standards.
Ability to analyze and correct complex problems and handle 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 the employees who use them.
Understanding of typical methods for controlling manufacturing equipment and ability to apply those principles.

Nice To Haves

Experience with servo systems, robotics, SCADA, lasers, camera 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 systems for the manufacturing plant.
Direct and coordinate construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications and codes.
Oversee electrical project work to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
Confer with engineers, management, and others about existing or potential engineering projects, and develop and trial proof-of-concept applications.
Plan and implement research methodologies 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 as necessary, including troubleshooting production-line equipment failures and helping develop solutions.