Senior Electrical Controls Engineer- Project Manger

Sterling Systems & Controls•Sterling, IL

About The Position

Design, Manage, and Execute material handling plant automation projects from estimating through engineering and installation/commissioning with an emphasis on Electrical Design and Controls aspects of the project.

Requirements

Accuracy and high attention to detail
High level of Electrical, Software, and Mechanical aptitude
Time management skills
Excellent verbal and written grammar skills
Problem solving ability
Methodical thinking skills
Ability to communicate to all levels of plant personnel
Ability to change tasks frequently and work on multiple projects simultaneously
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
UL MTR Certified or willing to become UL MTR Certified
Experienced in E-Plan and DraftSight (or AutoCAD) software
Proficient in Control Panel design following UL 508A, NEC, NFPA standards.
Experience with Allen Bradley Hardware (PLCs, VFDs, SoftStarts, HMIs, etc)
Experience with Rockwell Software products (FactoryTalk View, Logic Designer, CCW)
Experience with Industrial Controls, Material Handling Systems, and Plant Automation preferably from an OEM Machine Builder or Systems Integrator perspective.
Ability to work independently without supervision
Travel enthusiastic
Dependable hard working
Flexible to changing priorities and routines
Long periods of standing or sitting, with extended periods of work at a computer & traveling
Squatting, lifting and stretching

Responsibilities

Estimate Materials and Labor for new material handling plant automation solutions
Specify Components and Create Electrical Designs for Control Panels
Follow UL 508A, NEC, and NFPA Standards in Industrial Control Designs
Create well documented Customer Approval Packages
Use E-Plan and DraftSight software to create production ready drawings
HMI and PLC Programming (Allen Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk View ME/SE)
Conduct in-house checkout of completed systems
Attend vendor and customer factory acceptance tests
Write detailed instruction manuals for completed projects
Assist customers with onsite and phone troubleshooting and system start up.
Research new technology available in market and contribute to new designs and developments
Support Sales Staff when technical experience/expertise is required
Take on role of project manager for assigned jobs including:
Work with Engineering, Sales, Accounting and Office Staff
Direct, assist and mentor Associate and Intermediate Engineers, including review of work.
Direct and coordinate Mechanical Design Staff on material handling equipment design and controls
Control project costs and define variations from estimates.
Maintain contact with customers throughout project.
Develop, monitor, and control project timelines and schedule
Communicate and request technical information from vendors and customers.
Work with Purchasing Department to procure project materials and address supply chain issues.