Electrical Control Engineer

4 weeks ago


DeKalb, United States Willcox Matthews Full time

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the USA.


Electrical Controls Engineer - Job Summary:


We’re supporting our client, a leading global packaging manufacturer based in DeKalb, Illinois who are looking for an Electrical Controls Engineer to join their growing team. The successful Electrical Controls Engineer must have ability to develop electrical enclosure panel layouts using AutoCAD or equivalent computer software.


Salary: $dependent on experience

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance, Pension, Paid Time Off

Job Type: Direct Hire

Location: Dekalb, IL

Job Start date: ASAP


Job Summary:


This position reports directly with Machinery Manufacturing Manager, the following job description outlines the essential functions of designing electrical control systems for heat seal packaging machinery from start to finish. The following lists are not exhaustive, and the engineer is expected to assume any and all duties assigned by management irrespective of whether such duties are specifically included in the following.


Responsibilities:


  • Ability to design and develop machine controls for heat seal packaging machinery.
  • Design electrical schematics using AutoCAD Software or equivalent.
  • Ability to develop electrical enclosure panel layouts using AutoCAD or equivalent computer software.
  • Develop machine controls.
  • Bill of Materials using Syteline ERP system.
  • Testing and debug of electrical control circuits.
  • Ability to integrate various inkjet, laser, or robotic systems.
  • Programming of machine control components consisting of A-B PLC’s, HMI’s and others.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Assist in machine manual development &amp, quoting needs.
  • Experience programming other types of PLC’s (ex. Omron) and HMI’s is a plus.
  • Work and communicate effectively with other groups within engineering and assembly departments.
  • Perform final machinery checkoffs to verify all systems functionality.
  • Help customer support through phone support to answer technical questions, support machinery factory acceptance visits, and other issues.
  • Provide technical assistance to machine assembly and sales as required.
  • Communicate effectively to department manager regarding project progress, achieving goals and customer expectations.



About You:


  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Familiarity with electronic test instrumentation.
  • Ability to read/write and follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Proficient in Allen Bradley PLC and HMI programming a must.
  • Experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting of industrial equipment, with electo-mechanical components; example: relays, motor starters, temperature controllers, and others.
  • Must be proficient using AutoCAD software or equivalent for electrical designing.
  • Basic computer experience with file processing, email, web navigation, and MS office.
  • Ability to adapt to new machine controls software’s and updating as needed.
  • Healthy attitude to work within a team environment.
  • One year experience through co-ops and/or internships is acceptable.
  • Must have ability to design and develop machine controls for heat seal packaging.
  • Must have ability to develop electrical enclosure panel layouts using AutoCAD or equivalent computer software.


Job Application:


If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your full Resume - or call us now. Whilst this position may not be of interest to you or suit your skills and experience, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with a member of the team at Willcox Matthews to understand how we can support you.


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