Sr. Electrical Controls Engineer

Description

Prefix Corporation is an engineering services company, developing innovative design and engineering solutions for various industries. Continuously owned and operated by the same founding family for over 45 years, today the company operates multiple facilities in Michigan with over 300 employees, and has become a single-source American manufacturing, prototype, concept vehicle and production solutions provider to the automotive, aviation, motion picture, themed entertainment, and a variety of other industries.

At Prefix, we are wanting motivated, ambitious people who put the needs of our customers first, bring creativity to their work and will do whatever it takes to achieve success. If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.

We have an opportunity for a Sr. Electrical Controls Engineer to join our team. This position will lead the design, programming, testing, optimizing, and documenting of industrial-style control system for the themed entertainment industry. This position will work in a team environment on defined projects while also collaborating with other team members to meet the customer’s needs and requirements for Show and Ride systems. The position is located at our Rochester Hills, MI facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design industrial-style control systems, containing but not limited to (PLCs, industrial Ethernet networks, distributed I/O, drives motors, sensors, industrial user interfaces, power management, surge suppression).
• Develop, publish and implement testing plans, user/maintenance manuals, and system documentation.
• Create and review engineering work products such as electrical schematics, electrical controls cabinet designs, as well as detailed cable assembly drawing and create bill of materials (BOMs) and all other associated documentation.
• Develop and document all customer and interface requirements ensuring conformance of components and systems to the customer requirements and specifications.
• Lead electrical system hazard assessments and failure modes and effects analysis.
• Support / perform installation, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of component and or electrical control systems on-site and at customer locations (as-needed).
• Provide design recommendations, alternative solutions and risk assessment for resolution to electrical, performance and operational design issues.
• Collaborate with other project stakeholders (quality, purchasing, manufacturing, etc.) on issues including but not limited to design, cost, performance, obsolescence, etc.
• Research new products, technologies, and methodologies and conduct trade-off studies.

Qualifications

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS (Required):

• Bachelor degree in electrical engineering or related technical degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical components and control system development in theme park, industrial automation or ‘other’ controls industry.
• Proficient using AutoCAD or SolidWorks 2D/3D CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and schematic design.
• Proficient with Allen-Bradley products and component specifications and experience with industrial drives, motors, and motion control principles.
• Familiarity with industry standards (UL508A, NFPA79,IEC, NEC)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and able to convey technical data to various audiences and thrive in a team environment and have strong organizational skills.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS (Preferred):

• Allen-Bradley Controllogix, Guardlogix, and Drives configuration/setup/programming experience
• Rockwell FactoryTalk View Studio HMI software configuration/setup/programming experience.
• Inductive Automation Ignition HMI software configuration/setup/programming experience
• Weigl ProCommander software configuration/setup/programming experience.
• Familiarity with safety standards IEC/EN 62061 and EN ISO 13849

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Direct Reports: 1-3
• Travel Requirements: Up to 15% may be required. (Current valid passport preferred / not required)
• U.S. Citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States.

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000