Controls Engineer

AWI Engineering; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AWI Engineering is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Milwaukee, WI, to enhance automation control systems. You'll utilize your expertise in high-speed servo packaging machinery, PLC programming, and electric circuits to ensure project specifications are met.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with at least three years of experience in the packaging industry. Responsibilities include providing technical support and ensuring project completion on schedule.

Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure are essential. A 25% travel commitment is expected.

Qualifications

• 3 years of electrical engineering experience in the packaging industry.
• 3 years of experience with electric control circuits and servo systems.
• 2 years of engineering project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Modify electrical design and PLC programming of automation control systems.
• Review customer specifications and modify electrical schematics.
• Provide engineering support during installation and retrofit.

Skills

Excellent communications skills

General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to manage multiple projects

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to travel 25% of the time

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

B&R programming (C, Automation Basic, structured text)

Allen Bradley ControlLogix

Zenon

Job description

About AWI Engineering

When it comes to enhancing your engineering career, AWI is the partner you can rely on for efficient and effective results. With years of experience and proven success in partnering with top industry leaders and decision makers; we can align your interests, qualifications, and talents to a specific contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent placement opportunity. Our clients trust us to provide them with the best and brightest technical talent in their fields. We look forward to establishing a career partnership with you.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Utilize knowledge of high-speed servo packaging machinery to modify the electrical design, PLC programming, HMI programming, start-up and troubleshooting of the automation control systems.
• Review customer specifications.
• Modify existing electrical schematics and parts lists to meet requirements and specifications.
• Provide engineering support during installation of system or retrofit.
• Assist in verification and validation of the system.
• Ensure project is completed on schedule and meets customer requirements.
• Responsible for technical support for Sales (customers), Purchasing (vendors), Assembly, and Service.

Qualifications

Skills Required:

• Excellent communications skills
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to travel 25% of the time (domestic and foreign)

Experience Required: Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent, in Electrical Engineering or a related field, and three years of industry experience, which include:

• 3 years of electrical engineering experience in the packaging industry
• 3 years of experience with electric control circuits, servo systems
• 2 years of experience with engineering project management
• Programming experience with B&R (C, Automation Basic, and structured text), Allen Bradley ControlLogix, and/or Zenon

Alternatively 5 to 10 years of experience in the categories listed above.

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.