Control Engineer

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience
• Ability to program in ladder logic, structured text and function block
• Strong fundamental understanding of electrical design practices, control systems integration, controls architectures, programmable logic controller, (PLC) electro-mechanical drive systems, vision system, risk assessment and safety systems

Plusses:

• Experience in programmable logic controller (PLC) programming (AB Studio 5000 preferred)
• Able to design, configure, and implement Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming (GE iFix preferred)
• Project management skills
• Knowledge of cable manufacturing process and equipment
• Manufacturing experience and ability to work in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), VB.net, and PI Data Historian
• AutoCAD Electrical

Responsibilities:

• Integrates field devices for flow control, material handling and metering, motion control, temperature control, and associated safety systems into an overall controls package enabling a fully functional equipment platform
• Work closely with IT & process engineers to define analog & digital channel requirements, control sequence logic (both time-based and event-based), fail-safe states and process /equipment recovery sequences
• Select and specify field devices to accomplish desired process / equipment functions, and compatible / compliant with site standards
• Work closely with Engineering project team and eventual Production Operation receivers to determine design requirements and constraints
• Accurately estimates timeframe to complete project work, once scope of work is adequately defined, then completes work to agreed-to timeline
• Designs control solutions vice replicating and/or scaling existing equipment designs
• Provide electrical and controls engineering and equipment technical expertise in fiber optic cable manufacturing in support of production, maintenance, continuous improvement, cost reduction, and productivity improvement

Compensation:

$90,000/yr to $117,000/yr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.