Lead Electrical and Controls Engineer - Paper Industry

Foth • Atlanta, GA

22d • Remote

About The Position

Foth is seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Lead Electrical and Controls Engineer to contribute to client success and support continued learning and career growth. The role provides technical hardware and software design leadership for industrial projects, including PLC/DCS, HMI, VFD, and servo motion systems, from design and integration through construction start-up. The position works from Foth’s Green Bay, Wisconsin office or a US-based remote location and involves approximately 35% annual travel to client sites and Foth offices. The engineer works across multiple project and client teams, supports ongoing controls troubleshooting and production equipment, and interfaces directly with clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a two- or four-year technology degree supplemented by equivalent technical training or experience.
• At least 10 years of relevant engineering/design experience, including exposure to manufacturing environments and 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 in 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.

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 experience with risk assessments.
• Experience with robotics, vision systems, or 3D scanners.
• Experience with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience with MES/database programming, including SQL, RS-SQL, or 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++, XML, or assembly language programming.
• Experience with packaging line integration, including case packing, metal detection, palletizing, and 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 the design and programming of PLC/DCS, HMI, VFD, and servo motion projects, 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 and client teams.
• Respond to project and client requests for ongoing controls troubleshooting, including support of production equipment that may involve 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 also eligible for quarterly and/or annual bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior