Control Engineer

JM Eagle; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JM Eagle in Ashtabula, OH seeks an experienced electrical engineer to support internal and external customers with full electrical engineering services. The role requires strong knowledge in networking systems, AutoCAD, electrical symbols for schematic control diagrams, and commissioning experience.

Candidates should have 5–10 years of applicable experience or related post-secondary education, with proficiency in motor controls, PLC/HMI programming, and related communication protocols.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of applicable experience or schooling.
• Proficient in motor controls, PLC and HMI programming and communications protocols.

Responsibilities

• Supports full electrical engineering services.
• Is part of the project team and ensures quality services and resolves problems and tasks.
• Provides, designs and implements electrical safeties and Arch Flash labeling.
• Provides electrical engineering support for machine build specifications.
• Prepares functional descriptions and One Line facility diagrams.
• Provides PLC, Servo, Inverter and HMI programming.
• Provides CNC programming and support.
• Responsible for on-site and offsite commissioning of incoming equipment.
• Provides construction support.

Skills

Motor controls

PLC programming

HMI programming

Communications protocols

Electrical engineering

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Mitsubishi GX Developer

RSLogix

Work32

Job description

Job Location: Ashtabula, OH 44004

Positions reporting directly to this position: Brian Slawson, Plant Manager

POSITION OBJECTIVE

To support internal and external customers with full electrical engineering services.

Will have the technical knowledge in networking systems, especially with regards to hardware, specifications and limitations, be skilled in AutoCAD and have knowledge of electrical symbols used in the reparation of schematic control diagrams and instrumentation loop diagrams and well as commissioning experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-10 years applicable experience/School
• Must be proficient in motor controls, process, PLC and HMI programming and communications protocols.

TRAINING

• Related post-secondary education
• Specific knowledge using Mitsubishi GX Developer, Work32. RSLogix, etc.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Tasks and Duties

• Supports full electrical engineering services.
• Is part of the project team and ensures quality services and resolves problems and tasks.
• Provides, designs and implements electrical safeties and Arch Flash labeling.
• Provides electrical engineering support for machine build specifications.
• Prepares functional descriptions and One Line facility diagrams
• Provides PLC, Servo, Inverter and HMI programming
• Provides CNC programming and support
• Responsible for on-site and offsite commissioning of incoming equipment
• Provides construction support.

Machinery and Electrical

• Proficient with Process Flow and Plant Equipment
• Electrical control ( PLC,) process awareness.
• CAD/CAM experience is a plus.

Reasoning ability

• Create and maintain PLC standards and procedures.
• Full project deliverables are ‘cradle to grave’ from design concept through runoff
• Must exhibit a problem-solving mentality and root cause analysis.
• Must exhibit interpersonal skills with individuals at all levels in the organization
• Knowledge of statistical process control and designed experiments

Physical Demands

• Sight capabilities to distinguish proper product identification as well as warning and operational indicators.
• Hearing capabilities to distinguish differences in warning alarm indicators and standard operation indicators.
• Sight capabilities to identify accuracy and neatness of required job assignments.
• Good verbal/written communication skills.
• Climb and descend all ladders or steps whether fixed or portable on company facilities in order to access all areas if needed.
• Walking through, under and around equipment with a clearance of 30”
• Ability to grasp tools (manual as well as powered) and uses them in accordance with a safe working manner so as not to injure self or fellow employees.

AUTHORITY/DECISION MAKING

Works under little or no day-to-day supervision. Performs all tasks within the guidelines and procedures as written and within Plastpro employee relations policy.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions