Electrical/Controls Engineer

Chant Engineering is a 54-year-old diversified engineering company located near Doylestown PA. We design and manufacture heavy duty machinery for industrial and military customers.  We are looking for a full-time Controls Engineer (on-site) who will develop, improve, test and troubleshoot all of the controls systems for our machinery.  The Controls Engineer will be working in a hands-on, in-person manufacturing environment.  Controls Engineer should have a minimum of 3 years’ proven experience, be self-motivated and thrive in an environment that allows you to work both independently and collaboratively.

Chant Engineering has a large, multi-disciplined engineering department with motivated team members. We are looking to add you to our department and can guarantee you will never be bored working here Check out our website to see what we do and become a part of our growing team www.chantengineering.com

Responsibilities:

• Program multiple environments, primarily Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs.
• Generate and perform verification and validation of equipment.
• Provide start-up and commissioning assistance for equipment.
• Troubleshoot production and customer issues.
• Provide assistance to the design of electrical control panels.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related degree.
• 2+ years of experience programming Allen Bradley PLCs (Siemens would be a plus).
• Expertise in Rockwell MicroLogix and CompactLogix controllers and RS Logix 500, Logix 5000 and Studio 5000 software.
• Working knowledge of one of the following software packages: LabVIEW, Wonderware or Step 7 and familiarity with communication protocols (Ethernet IP, Modbus, etc.).
• Exposure to VFD’s, motors, starters, relays, transducers, digital I/O and A/D convertors.
• Experience with AutoCAD electrical is a plus.
• Working knowledge of machine safety standards, electrical codes (NEC), and hydraulics would be beneficial.
• Must possess effective verbal and written skills.

We offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 15 days paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid Christmas break.
• 100% paid Medical and Vision plan for our employees.
• Dental Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
  
• Matching Simple IRA.
• Gym membership discounts.