Foth is a 100 memberowned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 29 locations are dedicated to solving our clients toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms we offer a valuesbased collaborative and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart caring team of colleagues consider joining us at Foth.
Fothis currently seeking a teamfocused innovative and resultsorientedLeadElectrical and Controls Engineerwho hasa desire to contributeto our clients success and is looking for new learning experiences and opportunities for career growth. This position will be working out of California.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide technical hardware and software design leadership for industrial projects
Lead develop design packages for bid and construction
Coordinate and execute design and programming of PLC/DCS HMI VFD and Servo Motion projects from hardware design and software integration through construction startup
Coordinate electrical engineering and lead design/CAD resources
Provide hardware and software design for projects in consumer products and general industrial markets and water sustainability projects.
Assist in the development of project related documentation including schedules specifications and cost estimates
Produce high quality project deliverables while working in a collaborative team environment
Gather data and provide installation start up and troubleshooting support
Work simultaneously on multiple project teams and client teams.
Respond and support project and client requests for ongoing controls troubleshooting including ongoing support of production equipment (may include nights and weekends). 30 average travel annually.
Interface directly with client(s) on a daily basis to understand and respond to their needs
Develop relationships and cultivate future work opportunities with clients and facilities as work is performed
High level cost estimating
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or a combination of two or fouryear technology degree supplemented with equivalent technical training or experience
10 years of relevant engineering/design experience with exposure to manufacturing environments including troubleshooting complex projects and demonstrating proven experience in the following technical areas:
Industrial Intelligent linear actuators and end effectors
Integration of Machine Vision
Rockwell Control Logix based PLC and FTView HMI hardware & Software
Rockwell PowerFlex VFDs and Inverter duty motors
Rockwell Kinetix Servo Drives and Motors
Ethernet and Ethernet/IP Networking
Electrical system design schematics and control panel layout design
Developing construction and installation documentation
Recent experience with the following:
Sensing technologies and panel design/layout
Producing engineering construction and bid packages in accordance with employer/client standards
Flow control valves damper actuators P&IDs loop configurations DCS thermocouples level flow and temperature controls
Packaging line integration including; case packing metal detection palletizing along with other packaging related equipment
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 24 months of your start date
The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position. Base compensation will vary based on factors such as: years of experience location level of responsibility and licenses/certifications. In addition to base compensation Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program. All employees are eligible for OntheSpot bonuses. Exempt members are also eligible for either quarterly and/or annual bonuses. Eligible fulltime and parttime members will be offered medical dental vision insurance employee assistance program disability retirement holiday pay paid time off and several other voluntary benefits. Please reach out to the recruiting team to discuss any specific benefits or compensation questions.
Note: In some situations we may consider an alternative position based on your skill set and experience. This may result in a different compensation range.
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Established Reputation: With over 86 years of experience we are proud to be 100 memberowned.
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All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status gender identity sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women minorities persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are to applicable state law all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foths Drug and AlcoholFree Workplace Program Policy will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.
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