Electrical Engineer

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for providing leadership, direction and support in the design and maintenance of Electrical and Automation systems and controls. The incumbent provides expertise and directs the activities of others engaged in activities related to electrical engineering, reliability/maintenance, automation, and controls to achieve overall plant goals relating to quality, throughput, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for selection of electrical equipment and oversee the completion of electrical layout drawings, cable sizing and selection, routing and schedule drawings as required to complete the defined project
• Complete the equipment location plans, cable tray routing and loading, build and shelter electrical layouts and details
• Responsible for instrument and control device selection, sizing, and specification as required for the defined projects
• Complete instrument location plans, building and shelter instrument layouts, instrument installation details, and related drawings as required by the defined project
• Responsible for specifications process controls systems and detail hardware required for the plant control system including panel layout and design
• Prepare input/output listing from project documents for detailing the hardware and coordinating with the plant designs including preparation of panels and control stations •
• Work with contractors on project specification, control plan, system testing and commissioning
• Responsible for the integration and maintenance of PLC hardware system, remote I/O system, industrial control networks, industrial sensors, instrumentation, motor and motor drives, Siemens and Allen Bradley systems are preferred
• Responsible for trouble shooting automation control problems and improve system performance in manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum two years of experience as Electrical Engineer or Control/Systems Engineer
• Experience must include developing scope of work using P&ID's, specifications, and project requirements to specify and complete the electrical, instrument, and control systems
• Experience with electrical control system programming with PLC brands (i.e. Siemens, Allen-Bradley). Preferred experience with Siemens TIA Portal.
• Project experience with HMI products (i.e. WinCC, RSView and InTouch). Preferred experience with WinCC v7.
• Must also have experience with AC/DC motor drives; Preferred experience with Siemens Sinamics.
• Electrical AUTOCAD; and electrical and control system commissioning and maintenance in metal industry