Sr. Controls Engineer

KraussMaffei • Florence, KY

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

Provide Electrical Controls Engineering support for department projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field and 5 to 8 years’ related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Solid knowledge of electrical codes and related regulations.
• Design competence of electrical circuits by use of AutoCAD systems.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
• Light to moderate lifting is required.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Allen Bradley PowerFlex Drive systems and AC motors as well as general programming skills a plus.
• Knowledge of Yaskawa Drive systems a plus.
• Familiar with UL, CSA, NFPA and OSHA requirements.
• Previous experience in capital equipment design and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and documents PLC software logic for extrusion, RPM, and automation projects.
• Advisement and participation in all robotic and automation installations.
• Installation and troubleshooting of Kuka, Fanuc, Yaskawa, or other robot cells.
• Lead / assist with final troubleshooting of all electrical and control systems.
• Troubleshoot Siemens, Allen Bradley, or other PLC’s as necessary.
• Responsible for working with Quotation Engineering and other department managers to help define and understand task assignments and schedules as related to assigned projects.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics to repair/troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Knowledge and ability to design programs to common safety standards.
• Knowledge of high voltage systems and distribution.
• Knowledge of utility systems (water, air, hydraulic, etc).
• Working knowledge of process controls technology.
• Excellent working knowledge and experience of a wide variety of controls hardware-Relay logic, PLCs including ControlLogix, and CompLogix, Frequency Drives etc. Allen Bradley, and Siemens
• Proficient in controls and user interface software (FactoryTalk View ME/SE, RSLogix, RSLogix 5000, Panelview, and others)
• Experience working with Ethernet
• Mentor and develop other members of the controls engineering team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software product (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Autocad
• Participate and / or lead continuous improvement projects and process development.
• Maintain all internal documentation and reports, as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

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