Electrical Control Systems Engineer

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. in Houston is seeking an Electrical Control Systems Engineer to design, implement and sustain electrical control systems for electrohydraulic tubular handling drilling products.

You will work with mechanical and controls teams to specify requirements, produce wiring diagrams, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across IEC/NEC, ATEX/IECEx, CSA, UL and CE standards. The role requires collaboration with field service and product teams and can involve up to

Qualifications

• Expert understanding of electrical engineering principles and terminologies.
• Ability to review, troubleshoot and support existing electrical control systems while revising or developing new ones.
• Knowledge of PLC based control systems (Siemens and IQAN preferable).
• Proficient in reading electrical schematics/diagrams for LV, HV, AC/DC systems.
• Experience with heavy industrial electrohydraulic machinery.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills.
• Willingness to travel globally (around 20%).

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain electrical systems through wiring diagrams/schematics.
• Specify and support electrical system components.
• Develop specifications, procedures and expectations with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with field service technicians to inspect and troubleshoot equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve electrical control systems and add value to products.
• Update components while integrating emerging technologies.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements (IEC/NEC, ATEX/IECEx, CSA, UL, CE).
• Document electrical hardware and system installation, commissioning, inspections, and troubleshooting.
• Manage tasks and projects to meet timelines and commitments.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Troubleshooting

Communication

Multitasking

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or similar

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Electrical Control Systems Engineer designs, implements, and sustains electrical control systems for electrohydraulic operated tubular handling drilling products. The position will work closely with the mechanical and controls teams to specify and document electrical system requirements, to meet the functional and environmental needs of the product while adhering to applicable standards.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and maintain electrical systems through the creation of machine/panel wiring diagrams/schematics.
• Specify and support electrical system components.
• Develop and communicate specifications, procedures and expectations with cross-functional teams to implement project requirements.
• Work closely with field service technicians to inspect, monitor and troubleshoot equipment for repair or improvements.
• Work with Product Line and Commercial Managers to identify opportunities to improve electrical control systems and provide enhanced functionality, integration and value to products.
• Identify, revise and disposition old/obsolete components while integrating emerging technologies.
• Verify all components and systems are compliant with safety and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to IEC/NEC, ATEX/IECEx, CSA, UL and CE.
• Verify all components and systems are compliant with regards to temperature requirements and thermal design.
• Write and/or revise internal and external technical documentation as it pertains to electrical hardware and system installation, commissioning, inspections, and troubleshooting.
• Manage tasks and projects to meet timelines and commitments.

Experience

• Expert understanding of electrical engineering principles and terminologies.
• Ability to review, troubleshoot and support existing electrical control systems while revising or developing new ones
• An understanding of electrical schematics and diagrams of industrial machines controlled by Low Voltage, High Voltage, AC, DC and hydraulic power.
• Experience with heavy industrial electrohydraulic machinery.
• Knowledge and understanding of PLC based control systems (Siemens and IQAN preferable).
• Ability to read, understand and produce engineering drawings and specifications using mainstream applications including but not limited to SolidWorks, Inventor, to CAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong multitasking and communication skills.
• 7+ years related experience preferred.
• Willing to travel globally (around 20% travel)
• Experience with PLC & HMI programming preferred.
• Strong understanding of networking and communications protocols (Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP, ProfiNet, ProfiBus, CAN bus, etc) preferred

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or similar.

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