Automation Controls Engineer/Electrical Engineer

Roll Forming Corp; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Profit-Sharing Bonus

Paid time off

Health insurance options

Leadership training

Job summary

Roll Forming Corporation is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to direct and coordinate design and development of electrical controls systems for equipment and tooling. You will manage design from start to finish, develop budgets, and collaborate with internal teams and vendors to deliver robust automation solutions.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Computer Engineering or similar.
• 2-5 years of related electrical controls or automation experience, preferably in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Experience with controls or automation applications such as Allen Bradley (ControlLogix) and PanelView Plus HMIs, Industrial Communications Networks (EthernetIP, DeviceNet, and Sercos), Kinetix Servo Drives and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Strong computer skills with ability to learn new programs: Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical, Microsoft Project, Engineering development software.
• Willing to work in a manufacturing plant environment, which is fast‑paced with occasional shifting priorities.
• Willing to support plant operations in evenings and weekends as needed.
• Able to drive to/travel to other plant locations up to 10% of the time.
• US Person as defined by ITAR / EAR.

Responsibilities

• Provides overview design concepts for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follows standards for company technology and applications in the area of responsibility and makes suggestions for improvements to standards where appropriate.
• Identifies new technologies required to advance the company and support customer needs in areas of responsibility.
• Plans and implements designs from start to completion.
• Develops electrical budget for new equipment designs or upgrades.
• Works with supporting groups to complete assigned projects.
• Interacts with vendors as required and appropriate both to keep abreast of available product and technology and to work with specifics related to projects assigned.
• Designs, develops, troubleshoots and coordinates all aspects of electrical controls systems relative to equipment, machinery, and special application tools and fixtures.
• Oversees startup of equipment and special tools, fixtures requiring motion, vision, Robots, sensors and PC/PLC based HMI.
• Supports maintenance and production teams to improve processes and reduce downtime.
• Oversees startup of equipment and special tools, fixtures requiring motion, sensors and PC/PLC based HMI.
• Supports maintenance and production teams to improve processes and reduce downtime.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Computer Engineering or similar.

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Engineering development software

SQL databases

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

What You’ll Be Doing

Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering designs within areas of assigned responsibility with general supervision. Plan and formulate technical programs and organize those involved in specific phases of aspects of projects. Develop controls solutions. Coordinate activities connected with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving design and test problems. Control expenditures within the limitations of the project budget and complete on time. Prepare interim and complete reports in a timely manner. Work with personnel inside and outside RFC on a regular basis to develop technical solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides overview design concepts for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follows standards for company technology and applications in the area of responsibility and makes suggestions for improvements to standards where appropriate.
• Identifies new technologies required to advance the company and support customer needs in areas of responsibility.
• Plans and implements designs from start to completion.
• Develops electrical budget for new equipment designs or upgrades.
• Works with supporting groups to complete assigned projects.
• Interacts with vendors as required and appropriate both to keep abreast of available product and technology and to work with specifics related to projects assigned.
• Designs, develops, troubleshoots and coordinates all aspects of electrical controls systems relative to equipment, machinery, and special application tools and fixtures.
• Oversees startup of equipment and special tools, fixtures requiring motion, vision, Robots, sensors and PC/PLC based HMI.
• Supports maintenance and production teams to improve processes and reduce downtime.
• Oversees startup of equipment and special tools, fixtures requiring motion, sensors and PC/PLC based HMI.
• Supports maintenance and production teams to improve processes and reduce downtime.

Schedule

This position is overtime-exempt and will primarily work eight or more hours per day, five days per week based on business needs. May occasionally support operations as needed on weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Computer Engineering or similar.
• 2-5 years of related electrical controls or automation experience, preferably in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Experience with controls or automation applications such as Allen Bradley (ControlLogix) and PanelView Plus HMIs, Industrial Communications Networks (EthernetIP, DeviceNet, and Sercos), Kinetix Servo Drives and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Strong computer skills with ability to learn new programs: Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical, Microsoft Project, Engineering development software.
• Willing to work in a manufacturing plant environment, which is fast‑paced with occasional shifting priorities.
• Willing to support plant operations in evenings and weekends as needed.
• Able to drive to/travel to other plant locations up to 10% of the time.
• US Person as defined by ITAR / EAR.

Preferred

• 2‑5 years experience with controls engineering including
  • AutoCAD Electrical
  • Basic networking: End user/operator interface and support
  • Pneumatic and Hydraulic Controls
  • Siemens and Beckhoff
• Experience in manufacturing environment
• Experience with metal forming or roll forming equipment
• Experience with programming languages and SQL databases

What We Offer You

• Several great benefit plans, including paid time off plans, multiple health insurance options, vision, dental, life, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, health‑saving accounts, or flexible spending account.
• 401K or 401K Roth up to 6% Match.
• Quarterly Profit‑Sharing Bonus.
• Leadership training opportunities.
• TogetherWeCare, a philanthropic volunteer program that allows employees to support their community while on company time.
• Countdown to Zero, a global environmental impact initiative that strives to make our work environments more efficient and environmentally friendly.

Roll Forming Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications. Please contact us at [e-mail] if you require any alternate application form or accommodation.

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation is an At Will employer. Employment will be at‑will, which means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without prior notice, and with or without cause.