Electrician and Controls Field Engineer

This is a Remote position which requires 100% :The Electrician and Controls Field Engineer is responsible for the installation maintenance and repair of electrical wiring electrical panels equipment and fixtures. Additionally they will assist in the troubleshooting of PLCs HMIs and numerical control interfaces. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Accountable for comprehensive heavy duty electrical installations encompassing the connection from the factory input source the initialization of equipment and the wiring of control panels. Executes tasks that demand a deep understanding of electrical and electronic theories and principles mechanical principles written specifications local and national electrical codes material properties and the operational principles and applications of electronic equipment. Receive wiring diagrams drawings specifications and instructions whether conveyed verbally or in written form regarding both emergency and scheduled repair installation and inspection tasks to be equipment start-up and shutdown procedures in strict adherence to operational needs company safety protocols and compliance with OSHA regulations governing machine activation and deactivation. Attains expertise in operating site-specific automation system software and technology which includes alignment systems AGVs heating solutions and more. Provides technical support for operational needs related to PLCs HMIs and network interfaces. Performs installation troubleshooting and maintenance of mechanical hydraulic pneumatic electrical and electronic equipment encompassing PLCs HMIs numerical controls power supplies drives gauges and test equipment. Services electronic equipment through the inspection testing and replacement of malfunctioning components circuit modules printed circuit boards fuses and other related electronic devices. Maintains the installation and upkeep of communication cables power distribution cables and wiring including performing necessary splicing tasks as needed. Develops detailed working procedures to assess material requirements or replacements and establishes a logical approach to resolve repair a concise and comprehensive tie-in that outlines encountered issues details troubleshooting procedures undertaken corrective measures implemented identifies the root cause and delineates future and generates documentation essential for training and knowledge dissemination related to the supported control with and provides assistance to fellow engineering colleagues involved in complementary electrical hardware engineering for and adheres to sound safety practices and habits including but not limited to the proper utilization of all required personal protective equipment (PPE).Executes all responsibilities in a safe and cooperative manner and promptly notifies the supervisor of any potentially hazardous conditions or other safety-related Skills and Abilities:List of needed knowledge skills and abilities to successfully accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the understanding of electrical principles voltage current resistance and Ohms law is essential. Professional understanding of blueprints schematics and/or measuring have a fundamental understanding of PLC controlled systems HMI configuration and programming Control circuit analysis and involvement in all stages of the product lifecycle encompassing electrical and hardware aspects control system installation rigorous testing start-up procedures and thorough debugging. Additionally providing assistance to fellow engineering colleagues involved in electrical hardware and software engineering of addressing fundamental customer site requirement adjustments and assisting in delivering solutions for completion of equipment installation start-ups and testing as per design routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and types of maintenance consistent and predictable behavior characterized by reliability responsibility and dependability in fulfilling obligations. Maintains a strong commitment to follow through on commitments and consistently meets a high level of self-direction and initiative in all aspects of performance and knowledge acquisition. Proficient in problem-solving readily addressing challenges as they arise and actively seeking suitable solutions when personal expertise is a high level of thoroughness and precision when completing tasks across all relevant clear and effective communication skills proficient in both written and verbal in computer usage including tasks like locating and opening files navigating websites conducting duty-related searches and downloading files as with computer applications email databases and spreadsheets such as Microsoft and follow up to a customer inquiries or problems in a timely and effective problems and review relevant information to develop options then implement ease with communicating and collaborating effectively with individuals at various levels of management fellow team members and customers. Education and Work Experience:Must have a demonstratable track record in the role of an industrial Certification or Associates degree in a related field degree PE SSE in electrical manufacturing or mechanical engineering preferred but not of two-years and/or equivalent experience preferred in PLC and HMI configuration and programming Control circuit analysis design troubleshooting and solving software/hardware issues in an industrial high voltage electrical Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements:This position may require a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for be clean of any prior felony or federal convictions. Work Conditions:Environment Type:90% Indoors 10% Outdoors. Temperature controlled unless environment conditions specify otherwise. Production setting Industrial and Construction environments. Exposure Types:Cuts burns and dust grease and/or various petroleum products. High volume and noise-level industrial and production environments. Intense bright light and extreme low-level lighted working metal shavings and welding Hours:Standard work required to meet deadlines travel and emergent -shift work hours may be Requirements:Remote Position that requires job responsibilities to be performed from customers work sites. This is not a work from home position. This position is full travel position with a 100% percent travel requirement. Travel requires a minimum of two-week intervals between work site and employee domicile. International travel may be required; employee could be expected to meet international requirements for entry. 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. Please see Human Resources for detailed information for each physical or descending ladders stairs scaffolding ramps poles and the like using feet and legs and/or hands and work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to work that primarily involves sitting/ and or descending levels of heights in power operated Safety - AIT enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements. All employees that work in or enter the production environment are required to wear personal protective Quality - It is our policy to provide quality products and services that meet customer expectations and delivery requirements. Accordingly each employee must conform to the AIT Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable AIT Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her quality management and customer satisfaction responsibilities. AIT Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read understand and implement the general and specific operational safety quality and environmental requirements of all plans procedures and policies pertaining to his/her Clearance Statement - This position may require a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for Requirements - To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) applicants for employment at AIT must be a U.S. citizen or national lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder) or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1157-1158. Equal Employment Opportunity - AIT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting retaining and developing a highly qualified diverse and dedicated work force. AIT hires and promotes people based on their qualifications performance and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that nurtures trust equality and teamwork in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire promotion and other terms and conditions of employment regardless of their race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin/ethnicity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military/veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by federal state and/or local law. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation - Applicants wishing to view a copy of AIT s Affirmative Action Plans or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process please contact us at