Electrical Plant Control Engineer

6 days ago

Browns Summit, North Carolina, United States BANKNOTE CORP OF AMERICA Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Banknote Corp is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electrical Plant Control Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of electrical control systems in an industrial plant. This role ensures the efficient operation, automation, and safety of electrical systems, including power distribution, PLCs, SCADA, motor controls, and instrumentation. You will work alongside cross-functional teams to ensure the smooth operation of high-tech machinery and electrical systems, contributing to our mission of providing top-quality banknotes and security products. The engineer goals of this role are to enhance system reliability and minimize downtime.

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical Control System Design & Development.

  • Design, develop, and optimize electrical control systems for plant automation.
  • Program and configure PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), and HMI (Human-Machine Interface) for process control.
  • Develop electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and wiring diagrams using CAD tools (AutoCAD Electrical).
  • Implement motor control circuits (VFDs, soft starters, contactors, and relays) to enhance system efficiency.
  • Create and/or maintain electrical schematics, technical drawings, and documentation for system design and troubleshooting

System Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Maintenance.

  • Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of electrical control failures.
  • Provide technical support to the production team, including troubleshooting and advice on system functionality.
  • Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance of electrical systems to minimize downtime.
  • Support instrumentation calibration for process control sensors and actuators.

Plant Automation & Process Optimization.

  • Identify and implement automation improvements to increase plant efficiency and reliability.
  • Optimize power usage and load balancing to reduce energy costs.
  • Monitor and analyze plant performance data to suggest continuous improvement initiatives.

Compliance, Safety & Documentation

  • Ensure adherence to electrical codes and safety standards (NEC, NFPA 70E, IEC, OSHA).
  • Maintenance an arc flash program.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, electrical drawings, and SOPs for control systems.
  • Train maintenance and operations staff on safe operation and troubleshooting of control systems.

Project Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration.

  • Lead or assist in capital projects, system upgrades, and new equipment installations.
  • Work closely with mechanical, process, and electrical engineers to integrate automation solutions.
  • Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and utility providers for system upgrades and installation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Technical Skills:

  • PLC Programming & Troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, and Siemens). At the minimum, the candidate should be proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLC & HMI Automation platform.
  • Motor Controls & Drives (VFDs, soft starters, servo systems).
  • Industrial Networks & Communication Protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus).
  • Familiar with Electrical Power Distribution Systems (480V 3-phase system).
  • Instrumentation & Sensors (Flow meters, pressure transmitters, temperature controllers).
  • CAD Software for electrical design (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN).
  • Project management skills to handle multiple automation and electrical control projects
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety and quality

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Control Systems, or a related field.
  • 2-5 years of experience in plant electrical control systems, automation.
  • Experience or having working in industrial environments such as manufacturing.

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