Electrical/Controls Associate Engineer

2 weeks ago


Cottage Grove, United States Insight Global Full time

Insight Global is seeking an Electrical/Controls Engineer to join our a leading Windows and Doors manufacturing client in Cottage Grove, MN. They are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in electrical engineering, controls, and a passion for strategic thinking. As part of the dynamic team, you will help drive continuous improvement initiatives, implement innovative solutions, and help shape our electrical engineering team’s strategic direction.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide and/or coordinate detailed quotes/estimates for controls work
  • Write machinery control functional specifications
  • Design the power and control wiring of industrial automation equipment
  • Work with vendors to assure specifications and code requirements are followed
  • Documentation of electrical design changes
  • Conduct machine operational testing during Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing
  • Project management skills; deliver safe, effective, sustainable, and reliable solutions (Project planning, approval process, equipment specification, budget, preventative maintenance, acceptance plans, design review, safety assessments, capital request)
  • PLC programming and operator screen development
  • Participative team approach to problem solving and root cause analysis with associates, supervisors, maintenance, operations, Value Stream Managers, and peers
  • Support the maintenance and operations team with advanced controls troubleshooting
  • Assess current vs future electrical technology capabilities
  • Must be able to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical drawings for equipment
  • Position may require participation on an on-call, 24/7 controls system support on a rotational basis
  • Travel requirements: Less than 10% for training, corporate visits, and vendor visits

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field with 4-7 years of relevant work experience
  • Familiarity with PLCs and drive/motor systems
  • Familiarity with Ethernet/Ethernet IP networking
  • Knowledge of basic electrical components such as sensors, motors, indicators, circuit protection, etc.
  • Able to read and create electrical schematics
  • Knowledge or experience with AutoCAD
  • Test basic safety and control systems using relays, PLC/HMI programming, VFDs and/or servo motion
  • Strong aptitude in problem solving, collecting data, performing statistical analyses, and making process improvements through sound, data-driven decisions
  • Interest in working in a manufacturing setting and comfortable with hands-on work
  • Proficient with the use of common electrical testing tools
  • Mechanical aptitude


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