Job Description:

Engineer and Design custom electrical and electronic controls and equipment to operate Eriez product lines to satisfy customer material processing requirements with an emphasis on PLC and HMI design.

Education:

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.

Experience:

4-8 years of electrical engineering experience with emphasis in electrical control design for machinery and CAD experience.

Qualifications required to perform Job:

• Possess the ability to understand how electrical equipment and controls function from a theoretical point of view.
• Possess the ability to review existing product designs from an engineering point of view and identify critical components or design features that require engineering calculations.
• Possess the ability to perform necessary engineering calculations using established engineering guidelines to design reliable, cost-effective equipment to fulfill customer requirements.
• Possess adequate communication skills to relay clear, concise information to supervisors and co-workers. This includes constantly improving oral communication skills and improving technical writing skills.
• Possess the ability to create control schemes using AutoCAD software for mechanical equipment in accordance with UL 508A and the NEC with guidance from immediate supervisor.
• Possess the necessary PLC and HMI programming skills to program controls to operate Eriez product lines.
• Possess the ability to work on customer orders and assigned projects under normal supervision.
• Possess the ability to diagnose control and electrical equipment issues and identify solutions in a timely fashion.
• Possess the ability to design electro and permanent magnet circuits to satisfy customer requirements.
• Willing to travel and work occasional overtime when necessary to ensure that deadlines are maintained.

Job Duties:

• Review sales orders with immediate supervisor to identify the required engineering calculations to ensure a reliable design.
• Modify existing equipment designs based on customer requirements and perform the necessary engineering calculations to ensure reliable operation in the field.
• Create schematics for new/modified equipment using AutoCAD software and produce production drawings as required in accordance with UL 508A and the National Electrical Code.
• Assist Manufacturing with troubleshooting equipment issues on the shop floor and assist the Service Department troubleshooting equipment issues in the field.
• Learn multiple coding languages to program PLC’s and HMI’s for sophisticated control designs and processes. This includes Alen Bradly, Siemens, and various other code languages based on customer requirements.
• Develop PLC and HMI programs to operate Eriez equipment lines.
• Produce Installation, Operation, and Maintenance (IOM) documents for equipment.
• Assist in third party certification (UL, CSA, CE) for the Eriez product lines.
• Design and evaluate electro and permanent magnet circuits using existing Eriez programs and/or FEA analysis.
• Communicate concerns and questions to immediate supervisor.
• Work on product improvement projects as defined by immediate supervisor and maintain a design notebook outlining improvements based on engineering calculations.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement programs.
• Travel on occasion to field installations to evaluate and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Work overtime as necessary to maintain schedules.
• Perform tasks as assigned by immediate supervisor under normal supervision.