Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

Senior Electrical Control Engineer

Packaging Machines / Assembly Machines / Industrial Machinery

Filamatic is seeking a Senior Electrical/Controls Engineer who will design electrical control systems incorporating multi-axis motion control systems, electromechanical systems, and pneumatics for the manufacturing of liquid filling & closing machinery systems supporting the biotech, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and cannabis industries.

Our machines are capable of dispensing from microliters to gallons at speeds of up to 250 containers per minute.  You will develop technical drawing packages, generate electrical schematics, panel layouts, and control software in the design of new automated filling and capping machinery. 

Responsibilities

• Work closely with engineering team, other departments, and customers from concept through product delivery in the design of control systems and machinery engineered to our customers unique specifications within project timeline.
• Develop product concepts, technical drawing packages, and cost estimates.
• Identify commercially available machine components.
• Incorporate engineering standards for reusable design components and standard parts.
• Create performance calculations, schematics, wiring diagrams, flow charts, sequence of events, BOMs, and specification sheets. (PLC, HMI, Motion)
• Lead design review and knowledge-sharing discussions.
• Work collaboratively with assembly and technician teams to troubleshoot and debug issues that may arise in the building phase of the project or with existing filling and capping machinery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Software, Electrical, Mechatronics or similar) and 10 years of engineering experience. 
• 2D CAD drawings (AutoCAD or Draftsight) with appropriate power distribution, overcurrent protection and component layout.
• PLC Programming with Rockwell Automation RSlogix 5000
• Motion Control Programming using any motion controller and standard fieldbus.
• HMI Programming using Rockwell Automation Factor Talk SE or Factory Talk ME
• Commissioning any machine or control system from out-of-the-box hardware to a completely running, tested, and validated machine/system.
• Demonstrated ‘blank page’ design experience.
• Experience incorporating multi-axis motion control systems, electromechanical systems, and pneumatics.

• Knowledge of NEC standards/regulations.
• Experience managing multiple intermediate and large projects from conception to completion.
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range:$75,000 - $130,000 per year

Benefits:Excellent benefits package that allows you to accrue 3 weeks of annual vacation, 10 paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave, Medical (3 different plan options), Dental, Vision, among some of our benefit offerings.  Eligibility for insurance and 401K is the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

About Us

Filamatic, a division of National Instrument, LLC, is a leading manufacturer of industrial packaging machinery for the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Diagnostic and Cannabis Industries. Our success over the last 70 years is attributable to exceeding customer expectations by providing products and services which offer a superior value proposition, creating a great working environment for our employees, hiring exceptionally qualified staff, and driving continuous process improvement.

Our Values represent the lens we use when making decisions that impact the company, employees, and our customers.  Each person we add to our organization should reinforce these values.  We seek out individuals who support/embrace these values.  Filamatic core values are:  Ethical, Trust/Respect, Team-Oriented, Continuous Improvement, Adhere to the ‘Golden Rule’, Excellence, Customer-Centric, and focus on Health, Safety and Environment.  To learn more about the exciting work of Filamatic, please visit our website at www.filamatic.com and check out our capabilities on our YouTube video: https://youtu.be/ZKUhBt20GuU. 

Employment opportunities are contingent on successfully completing a background check, drug test and physical as applicable based on the position.  

Equal Opportunity Employer

National Instrument dba Filamatic is an equal opportunity employer. National Instrument dba Filamatic does not discriminate in employment with regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex or gender(including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

Salary : $75,000 - $130,000