Lead Electrical and Controls Engineer - Paper Industry
About The Position
Foth is seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Lead Electrical and Controls Engineer to contribute to client success and pursue learning and career growth opportunities. The position is based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, or may be performed remotely from a US-based location. The role provides technical leadership for electrical and controls hardware and software design on industrial and machine design projects, including projects in consumer products and general industrial markets. It involves coordinating electrical engineering and design/CAD resources, preparing bid and construction packages, and supporting projects from design and programming through construction start-up. The engineer works with multiple project and client teams, interfaces with clients regularly, and supports installation, start-up, troubleshooting, and ongoing production equipment needs. Travel to client sites and Foth offices is approximately 35% annually. Ongoing troubleshooting support may include nights and weekends. Foth is a member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with more than 85 years of history, 750 members, and 33 locations. The company describes its work environment as values-based, collaborative, and flexible, with professional growth opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a two- or four-year technology degree supplemented with equivalent technical training or experience.
- 10 or more years of relevant engineering/design experience with exposure to manufacturing environments, including troubleshooting complex projects.
- Recent experience with industrial intelligent linear actuators and end effectors.
- Recent experience integrating machine vision.
- Recent experience with Rockwell ControlLogix-based PLCs and FactoryTalk View (FTView) HMI hardware and software.
- Recent experience with Rockwell PowerFlex VFDs and inverter-duty motors.
- Recent experience with Rockwell Kinetix servo drives and motors.
- Recent experience with Ethernet and Ethernet/IP networking.
- Recent experience with electrical system design schematics and control panel layout design.
- Recent experience developing construction and installation documentation.
- Recent experience with sensing technologies and panel design/layout.
- Recent experience producing engineering construction and bid packages in accordance with employer/client standards.
- Recent experience with flow control valves, damper actuators, P&IDs, loop configurations, DCS, thermocouples, and level, flow, and temperature controls.
- Ability to travel to client sites and Foth offices as needed, approximately 35% annually.
- Ability to support ongoing controls troubleshooting, which may include nights and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain one within 24 months of the start date.
- Knowledge of safety standards ISO 13849-1 and RIA 15.06, and risk assessments.
- Experience with robotics, vision systems, and 3D scanners.
- Experience with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.
- Experience with MES/database programming, including SQL, RS-SQL, and MS Access.
- Experience with polymer extrusion and/or adhesive systems.
- Experience with Siemens S7 and TIA Portal PLCs and HMIs.
- Experience with Siemens or Schneider/Modicon PLCs.
- Experience with Siemens, CH, or Schneider HMIs.
- Experience with Visual Basic, Visual Basic.NET, Visual C, C#, C++, or XML.
- Experience with assembly language programming.
- Experience integrating packaging lines, including case packing, metal detection, and palletizing, as well as other packaging-related equipment.
- Experience in the paper or paper converting industry.
- Experience with distribution and logistics technology/automation.
- Delta V/Honeywell experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical hardware and software design leadership for industrial projects.
- Develop design packages for bid and construction.
- Coordinate and execute PLC/DCS, HMI, VFD, and servo motion project design and programming, from hardware design and software integration through construction start-up.
- Coordinate electrical engineering and lead design/CAD resources.
- Provide hardware and software design for machine design projects in consumer products and general industrial markets.
- Assist in developing project documentation, including schedules, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Produce high-quality project deliverables in a collaborative team environment.
- Gather data and provide installation, start-up, and troubleshooting support.
- Work simultaneously on multiple project teams and client teams.
- Respond to and support project and client requests for ongoing controls troubleshooting, including support of production equipment that may require nights and weekends.
- Interface directly with clients daily to understand and respond to their needs.
- Develop client relationships and cultivate future work opportunities with clients and facilities.
- Travel to client sites and Foth office locations as needed, approximately 35% annually.
Benefits
- Eligible full-time and part-time members are offered medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Disability benefits.
- Retirement benefits.
- Holiday pay.
- Paid time off.
- Other voluntary benefits.
- Members may be eligible for bonuses through the Earned Performance Incentive program.
- All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses.
- Exempt members are eligible for quarterly and/or annual bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
