Controls Engineer

Advanced Worker; Aurora (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Ohio is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and maintain custom electrical machinery tailored to customer needs. The candidate should have at least 3 years of experience and proficiency in PLC programming along with tools like Siemens TIA Portal and Allen Bradley. The role involves developing electrical drawings and managing projects throughout their lifecycle, ensuring quality and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in Engineering related to the design and manufacture of custom equipment.
• Ability to write sequence of operations for controls engineering and automation.

Responsibilities

• Develops electrical schematic drawings and specifications.
• Designs all aspects of custom equipment systems including automation controls.
• Monitors project cost vs budget and execution vs timeline milestones.

Skills

Custom equipment design

PLC programming

Electrical schematic drawing

Automation controls

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Allen Bradley RSlogix/Studio 5000

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Job Summary:

Responsible for creating and maintaining custom electrical machinery designs to meet customer needs. Supports all phases of design through manufacturing including installation, warranty, and post warranty phases. Creates PLC programs and electrical drawings. Interfaces with suppliers as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Develops electrical schematic drawings and specifications for custom equipment using Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley RSlogix/Studio 5000 and AutoCAD Electrical
• Ability to generate complete machine concepts with little direction
• Designs all aspects of custom equipment systems including automation controls, Sequence of Operations, PLC/HMI programming, commissioning, and time & Motion studies with little direction
• Manages electrical upgrades and changes for equipment and facilities
• Supports design, development, and review of division processes (SOP)
• Drives change process with active feedback from customers, assemblers, and field service personnel
• Participates in continuous improvement projects related to cost reduction, workflow, product development and manufacturing methods
• Monitors project cost vs budget and execution vs timeline milestones
• Participates in customer equipment diagnostics and repair
• Develops equipment documentation including manuals and recall letters
• Support warranty process and resolution with vendors

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years experience in Engineering related to the design and manufacture of custom equipment.

Specific Skills/requirements:

• Experience designing and manufacturing custom equipment required.
• Experience with Siemens and Allen Bradley preferred.
• Experience with standard wiring methods.
• Experience with CE/CSA requirements.
• Experience with Time & Motion studies.
• Ability to write sequence of operations for controls engineering and automation required.