Controls Engineer

Precision Drive and Control Inc; Monroe (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Drive and Control Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design, engineer, and program automation projects across a range of sectors including industrial, agricultural, food and dairy, municipal, and OEM clients.

You will lead electrical controls design, specify hardware, size components, ensure NEC/UL508A compliance, and manage projects with stakeholders. Field service and commissioning activities are also part of the role, with opportunities for growth and hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of advanced PLC functions such as sequencers and PID loop controls.
• Familiarity with NEC and UL508A.
• Strong computer skills including automation software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Concept and design of automation projects and processes.
• Electrical controls engineering and specification.
• Instrumentation and controls hardware specification and selection.
• Sizing and selection of components for control systems (enclosures, power distribution, motor controls, etc.).
• Ensure regulatory compliance with NEC/UL508A and other guidelines.
• Project management and stakeholder coordination; estimating costs as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical design

HMI/SCADA familiarity

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Automation software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Summary:

Responsible for design, engineering, and programming of a wide range of automation projects and processes. Servicing customers in varying industrial, agricultural, food and dairy, municipal, and OEM sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Initial project conception/design.
• Electrical controls engineering and specification.
• Instrumentation and controls hardware specification and selection.
• Sizing and selection of all components required to build a functioning control system, i.e. enclosures, main disconnects, power distribution, motor controls, power converters, branch circuit short circuit protection, overcurrent protection, power wiring, control wiring, control system enclosure climate controls, etc.
• Following regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Project management, including working with all of the project stakeholders.
• Estimating project costs as needed.
• Automation component and software programming.
• Field engineering, service, and commissioning/startup activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree/experience.
• Knowledge of advanced PLC functions such as sequencers & PID loop controls.
• Knowledge of the NEC & UL508A.
• Personal computer skills: Automation software installation and use, as well as Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Independence skills: a self-starter with the ability to work efficiently on their own and manage multi-faceted jobs.
• Team skills: a team player with the willingness to help others within the department, as well as within the company.
• Good customer relations skills.
• Ability to work under pressure at times.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to multi-task.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Qualified Manufacturer Technical Representative (MTR) in UL508A.
• Knowledge of multiple PLC manufacturers products.
• Knowledge of multiple HMI manufacturers terminals.
• Knowledge of multiple manufacturers drives.
• Knowledge of the CIP cleaning process.
• Knowledge of the cheese manufacturing process.
• Knowledge of other industries and process.

Working Conditions:

• Electrical Hazards.
• Varying weather conditions.
• Varying customer environments (Food Grade, cGMP, Etc.).
• Varying office and customer locations.
• Varying schedules & occasional extended hours.