Electrical Controls Engineer III

4 weeks ago


Fenton, United States Beckwood Press Company Full time

Opportunity

Electrical Controls Engineer III


Role Summary

An Electrical Controls Engineer III is responsible for designing and implementing control systems used on various types of press machinery. The employee will be accountable for designing industrial control panels conforming to UL 508A, developing PLC programs, and designing HMI interfaces for press equipment. The employee must be familiar with advanced motion control, heat and pressure regulation, and data logging. The employee must be comfortable instructing and assisting less experienced engineers with the critical competencies of the engineer’s role.


About You

  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Looks at challenges in a unique manner and develops innovative solutions.
  • Develop new ideas to improve productivity, increase revenue, or control costs.
  • Recognize patterns, connections, and trends before others.
  • Integrity and Ethics
  • Communicates honestly and openly.
  • Is trusted by others.
  • Takes responsibility for mistakes and credits others when appropriate.
  • Personal Courage
  • Willing to express opinions even if different from the group.
  • Willing to be held accountable and doesn’t shirk personal responsibility.
  • Counted on when times are tough.
  • Organization
  • Manages time well and spends most effort on key, value-added activities.
  • Can manage multiple projects.
  • Meets deadlines.
  • Priority Setting
  • Allocates time to the most important and immediate objectives.
  • Able to quickly respond to changing priorities.
  • Can eliminate barriers to performance.



Essential Job Functions

  • Industrial Control Panel Design
  • Create drawing sets in AutoCAD Electrical for in-house electricians to build industrial control panels for industrial-grade presses.
  • Ensure electrical designs are compliant with UL 508A.
  • Design safety circuits compliant with ISO 13849.
  • Monitor project budgets to keep the design within quoted guidelines.
  • Create Controls Approval documents for review and sign-off by the customer.
  • Adapt to occasional customer requirements on hardware.
  • Programming
  • Develop PLC programs using several different platforms, mostly Allen-Bradley.
  • Design intuitive and consistent HMIs using Aveva Edge and AB Panel View.
  • Create motion control programs using Delta RMC Tools and Yaskawa MotionWorks.
  • Integrate third-party controls such as oil heaters, robots, conveyors, etc.
  • Develop HMI extensions using traditional programming languages (HTML5, SQL, VBScript).
  • Design simple Industrial IT networks.
  • Startup and Testing
  • Perform initial in-house start-up of new machinery to test functionality.
  • Tune PID loops used by motion controllers to optimize machine performance.
  • Occasionally assist with on-site commissioning or training (up to 10% travel).
  • Test sub-system performance, such as heaters, load cells, or third-party equipment.
  • Willingness to change systems rapidly to meet individual customer needs.
  • Design Review and Programming Assistance
  • Proof cabinet designs created by less experienced engineers or in peer review sessions.
  • Share and communicate examples of code with other programmers.
  • Make sure all criteria are met by comparing specifications to design.
  • Communication
  • Work with shop leads during the start-up of new projects.
  • Keep management informed of project progress.
  • Meet with customers to line out details of control plans and sequencing.
  • Communicate with estimating and sales on potential projects.
  • Service
  • Provide remote support during machine installation and warranty work.
  • Onsite support may be required for more complex machines.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, most commonly Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
  • 7-9 years of manufacturing experience with a bachelor’s degree.
  • 9-11 years of industry experience without a bachelor’s degree.
  • UL 508A Certification a plus
  • AutoCAD Electrical Certification strongly desired


Travel Requirements - Up to 25%


Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Bi-annual bonus potential
  • Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, life insurance, AD&D, parental leave)
  • Flexible PTO & Sick Time
  • Fun office atmosphere with catered lunches, group activities, and happy hours
  • 401(k) with employer contribution


ABOUT US

Established in 1976, Beckwood is the world’s leading supplier of hydraulic and servo-electric presses, automation equipment, and industrial solutions. Our machinery is used by companies worldwide to manufacture the products we use every day. From airplanes to pacemakers and everything in between, our manufacturing solutions make the world smarter, faster, healthier, and safer.


Our people are the heartbeat of our organization. We come to work each day for the challenge and approach every project with a can-do attitude. We are competitive, fun-loving, and creative—with a passion for customer satisfaction. Learn more about our culture at beckwoodpress.com/careers.


We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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