Electrical Controls Engineer II
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Description
Opportunity:
Electrical Controls Engineer II
Role Summary
Electrical Controls Engineer II are responsible for designing and implementing control systems used on various types of machinery. The employee will be accountable for blueprinting electrical cabinets conforming to UL508a developing PLC programs and designing HMI interfaces for 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 engineers role.
About You
- Creativity and Innovation
- Looks at challenges in a unique manner and develops innovative solutions
- Develops new ideas to improve productivity increase revenue or control cost
- See patterns connections and trends before others
- Integrity and Ethics
- Communicates honestly and openly
- Is trusted by others
- Takes responsibility for mistakes and credit others when appropriate
- Personal Courage
- Willing to express opinions even if different from the group
- Willing to be held accountable; doesnt 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 most important and immediate objectives
- Able to quickly respond to changing priorities
- Can eliminate barriers to performance
What Youll Be Doing
- Programming
- Develop PLC programs using several different platforms
- Design intuitive and consistent HMIs using InduSoft WebStudio 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 start-up of new machinery and 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 system rapidly to meet customer needs
- Control Cabinet Design
- Create prints used by electricians to assemble control panels using SolidWorks Electrical.
- Ensure electrical designs are compliant with UL508a.
- Design safety circuits compliant with ISO 13849.
- Monitor budget to keep the design within quoted guidelines
- Create Controls Approvals document for review and sign-off by the customer
- Adapt to occasional customer requirements on hardware.
- Design Review and Programming Assistance
- Proof cabinet designs created by less experienced engineers or in peer review
- 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 start-up of new projects
- Keep management informed of project progress
- Meet with customer to line-out details of control plans and sequencing
- Communicate with estimating and sales on potential projects
- Service
- Remote support during machine installation and warranty work
- Onsite support may be required for more complex machines
Preferred Skills
- Bachelors degree in a technical field most commonly Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- 5-7 years experience in a manufacturing environment
- 7-10 years industry experience without a bachelors degree
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
Work Environment
This position operates in an office environment with equal time in the plant. The employee is regularly exposed to a variety of conditions within the plant. The noise level is usually moderate. Will be exposed to manufacturing conditions including heat in the summer months and cold in the winter months.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand squat bend and walk. May climb on ladders and stand on equipment off the ground.
ABOUT US
Established in 1976 Beckwood is the worlds 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 creativewith a passion for customer satisfaction. Learn more about our culture at 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
