Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

Senior Electrical Controls Engineer (1677765)        $100k – $135k per year

Glenwood, IL

Full Time; Direct Hire

No sponsorship is available for this role. US Citizenship, Green Card or TN Visa is needed.

Culture:

» Our client is revolutionizing packaging line automation and experiencing rapid growth as a result. Joining their team offers you the chance to establish a dynamic career that values individuals dedicated to making a positive impact. 

» Join a well-established manufacturer of custom designed container handling machines, providing flexible and responsive solutions to the packaging industry

» Services a variety of industries including: Automotive, Cosmetics, Fresh Produce, Healthcare, Household, Dairy, Gran/Mill/Cereal, Meat/Poultry/Seafood, Bakery/Snack, Confection/Candy, Beverage, Toys/Sports/Crafts, Tobacco, and Others.

Responsibilities:

This Senior Electrical Controls Engineer position includes Administration and Management: Must be familiar with business and management principles involved in strategic planning, production methods and coordination of people and resources.

Seeking an Electrical Engineering and Technology professional that has proficient knowledge in the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques and procedures to the design and production of the Company’s products.

Will design Electrical Schematics using AutoCAD Electrical and develop PLC, Advanced Motion, and HMI Programs from scratch for a range of Allen Bradley Controllers, new equipment prototypes and to support assembly area testing.

» Design Electrical Schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.

» Develop PLC, Advanced Motion, and HMI Programs from scratch for a range of Allen Bradley Controllers, new equipment prototypes and to support assembly area testing.

» Develop new Standard Electrical Designs for new equipment and implement existing standard electrical designs for standard equipment.

» Supervise related aspects of the Panel Build process in the panel shop and review progress daily. 

» Develop and Integrate Vision Systems for applications including Orientation and Feature Detection using various vision tools.

» Review customer specifications with attention to detail, develop project plans and schedules across multiple departments including sales and applications.

» Interact with customers frequently to review project plans, exchange integration information, and formulate installation plans. 

» Develop Operator Manuals, User Manuals, One Point Lessons, and other project documentation as required. 

» Periodic Travel to customer site for startups, installations or to resolve field issues; this may include new equipment integration with customer equipment and supervising installation electricians.

» Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.

» Proficient in electrical design to meet UL requirements

» Ensure local, state, and Federal codes are met.

Qualifications:

» Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Technology or related field is required. 

» 5 years of hands-on electrical engineering design experience is highly preferred

» Attitude: Ardent desire to succeed as part of a team; interest in contributing to a positive company culture; willingness to persist until the job is done right for the customer and embrace Company philosophy of “Support Built In”.

» Engineering and Technology: Proficient knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques and procedures to the design and production of the Company’s products.

» Experience with Cyclic Rotary Motion a plus.

» Experience with Ethernet/IP networks in an automation environment is a plus.

» Communication and Problem Solving: Ability to identify problems, utilize data-driven troubleshooting techniques, and review related information with colleagues to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions mechanically, electrically, and programmatically.

» Administration and Management: Familiarity with business and management principles involved in strategic planning, production methods and coordination of people and resources.

Schedule:

» Some flexibility around core scheduled hours

» Approx 15% travel required

If the job description, location, and compensation, align with your qualifications, we encourage you to apply. To explore additional opportunities, visit our website: confidentsearchconsultants.com 

Confident Search Consultants, a division of Confident Staffing, specializes in connecting engineers with exceptional career opportunities across the United States.

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Salary : $100,000 - $135,000