Electrical Controls and Automation Engineer

Job is listed in Weirton WV but applicants residing in Pittsburgh PA area would also be acceptable.

As the selected Electrical Controls and Automation Engineer candidate you will perform a variety of engineering work in design planning & overseeing manufacture construction installation operation and maintenance of electrical or electronic components equipment systems facilities & machinery used in the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities will include:

• Troubleshooting issues with control systems
• Coordinates with others to determine problems and implement solutions
• Developing and installing machine programs using automation PLC software
• Drawing electrical schematics (CAD) to demonstrate how processes will work
• Generate aesthetic HMI screens for machinery that provide enough feedback for troubleshooting
• Formulates & recommends engineering policies & technical work in accordance with project objectives.
• Ensures that sound technical engineering concepts are applied.
• Plans & coordinates engineering projects that are completed on schedule within cost objectives. 
• Advises appropriate personnel of the latest technical & engineering developments.
• Cooperates with the Production Research and Quality Control departments in preparing production & process designs and in establishing uniform specifications for materials & equipment.
• Provides engineering services to other departments as required.
• Provides ongoing technical support to the plants as requested.  Investigates production problems.
• Research technologies new to Precoat Metals to improve process control lower costs & increase throughput.  Implements non-capital improvements to improve process control & lower costs.
• Prepare & coordinate short and long-term engineering plans and programs for design construction or alteration of activities.
• Travel to job site to coordinate start-up performance & testing.

Qualifications :

Qualifications

The candidate selected for this role will have the following:

•  BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or Extensive Controls background.
•  Minimum of three years direct experience.
•  Product & operations knowledge
•  Excellent computer hardware & software applications knowledge
•  Data driven decision making; Effective use of process automation tools and IT
•  Thorough & organized
•  Confident & steady under pressure
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Available for 25-45% Travel Typical or as Required for Major Projects

Additional Information :

INDHP

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Precoat Metals is a Drug Free Workplace

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time