Controls Engineer

Ipsen International Holding GmbH; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-One Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A multinational engineering firm located in Rockford, Illinois is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design and improve electrical control systems. The candidate should possess a BS in Electrical Engineering and have 3+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include creating schematics, managing design parameters, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Competitive benefits include day-one benefits and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years designing controls for industrial equipment required.
• Experience drawing electrical schematics required.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design new electrical control systems and improve existing systems.
• Create electrical schematics and panel drawings.
• Identify material requirements and complete designs for products.

Skills

Project management

Customer service response

Electrical troubleshooting

Network configuration

Interpretation of schematics

Problem-solving

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD electrical software

Job description

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

We believe great benefits shouldn’t have to wait. That’s why we offer:

• Day-One Benefits – Enjoy our full benefit package starting your very first day—no waiting period required.
• 401(k) with Company Match – We invest in your future with a generous 401(k) plan and company contributions to grow your savings faster.
• Paid Time Off – Recharge and take the time you need with our competitive vacation package, paid holidays and PTO.
• Tuition Reimbursement – We support your growth. Advance your education and career with our tuition assistance program

Summary

Works with moderate supervision to perform progressively more skilled work to design, develop, and improve new and existing electrical control systems to meet customer requirements and project objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs new electrical controls systems and improves existing systems.
• Creates electrical schematics and panel drawings while maintaining a focus on industry standards & compliances.
• Identifies material requirements, establishes the design parameters, and completes the design of the product and components to meet specific customer requirements.
• Partners with Purchasing to evaluate customer drawings, review specifications, and provide recommendations for finalizing and approving quotes from suppliers. May work directly with suppliers to review product requirements and evaluate quotes.
• Offers creative, unique, and effective design solutions when presented with complex engineering challenges.
• Utilizes data management software (Vault) to properly record the design history of the project.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers
• Able to balance urgency with sensitivity to meet customer needs and budget implications.
• Understanding of national and international codes including NFPA codes 70 & 79, IEC, ISO, etc.
• Ability to setup/configure communication networks (EtherNet/IP, IO-Link, DeviceNet, Modbus, Profibus/Profinet etc.).
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Demonstrated understanding of system operating requirements, safety risks and equipment and material limitations
• Good communications skills required in a team-oriented, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Education and Experience

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field required.
• 3+ years designing controls for industrial equipment required.
• Experience drawing electrical schematics required.
• Experience using AutoCAD electrical software preferred.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, process controls, electrical equipment, PLC programs, HMI applications, sensors, valves, motors, drives.

Physical/Visual/Mental/ Environmental Factors

The demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Regularly required to sit and use hands and finger dexterity.

2. Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms.

3. Occasionally required to lift up to 10-20 pounds.

4. Regularly requires close vision, hearing and talking.

5. Exposure to moderate noise level while in office.

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

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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