What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Control Systems Engineer position at employeeownedbrands?
Job Description:
Summary:
The Electrical Control Systems Engineer is responsible for developing the technical deliverables required for industrial control systems. This position is responsible for the development of control schematics, control and I/O panels, control system narrative, PLC and HMI programming, as well as field start-up commissioning. This position is responsible for the overall control system engineering.
This position is responsible for:
- Know and understand the scope of work, design criteria, and project standards
- Responsible for completing technical portions of a project, and specific design tasks
- Responsible for preparing control system design documents including schematics, I/O lists, panel designs, control narratives, programs and commissioning plans
- Interface with the customer and Apache project engineer to obtain necessary information in a timely manner
- Proactively communicate any concerns, problems, or technical decisions that impact the project to the customer and Project Engineer
- Design of electrical control panels using SolidWorks Electrical
- Modifying and updating of AutoCAD drawings from past projects
- Review electrical drawings for proper wiring requirements, best layout and component usage
- Programming PLC and HMI, using project-selected software (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, CCW, RS500, Plant PAX, Ignition)
- Loading programs and configuring control components, then testing the controls to verify proper operation of equipment
- Creating operator manuals and documentation for the control system
- Startup testing of equipment at the customer’s facility, possible travel up to 20%
- Customer support of controls equipment
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with clients, co-workers and management
Skills and Abilities:
Attention to detail, committed to quality
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- General understanding of all engineering disciplines
- Able to identify and analyze problems and identify solutions
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering practices and processes
- Experience in instrumentation and control systems
- Experience in the design of industrial control and I/O panels
- Experience developing control system equipment specifications and selecting equipment
- Experience in the design of communication networks
- Experience developing control system narratives and descriptions
- Experience developing PLC programs from start to finish
- Experience developing HMI applications from start to finish
- Experience in food processing
- Experience with planning and executing Factory and Software Acceptance testing
- Experience with on-site commissioning, including hardware set-up, instrument calibration, electrical circuit troubleshooting, and network set-up
Experience and Qualifications:
- Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electro Mechanical Technician
- 3-5 year’s experience
- Computer proficiency.
- Experience working with manufacturing based technology, processes and principles is preferred
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