Electrical Controls Engineer

Synerfac Technical Staffing; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical staffing company is searching for an Electrical Controls Engineer for a client in Cleveland, Ohio. The engineer will design machine control systems and program various automation controls. Qualified candidates will have extensive experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and proficiency in creating electrical schematics. This role requires travel primarily throughout North America.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with Industrial Machine building.
• Electrical/Controls engineering experience with an equipment manufacturer is a plus.
• Experience in supervising small teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify machine control solutions including various platforms.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and robot controls.
• Create electrical schematics and participate in equipment commissioning.

Skills

Programming with Allen Bradley

Ladder Logic

Electrical Schematics

Pneumatic Systems

Hydraulic Systems

AutoCAD

Industrial Automation

Education

Bachelor's or Associates degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalency in technical degree and experience

Tools

RS Logix

Fanuc Robots

Job description

Hiring Opportunity: Cleveland, Ohio

Our client is looking to hire an Electrical Controls Engineer at their facility in Cleveland! In this role, the electrical controls engineer will mainly be involved in the programming of industrial machinery.

Qualified candidates will have proven knowledge of ladder logic and extensive knowledge of programming experience with Allen Bradley software and different PLC's.

Job Requirements:

Responsibilities:

- Will be responsible for designing new and modify existing machine control solutions including; electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and robotic platforms.
- Create electric, hydraulic, pneumatic schematics, panel layouts, and bills of material.
- Program and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, robot, and other automation controls.
- Participates in specification, drawing review, electrical build, factory run-off, and field commissioning. - Works with customers to support machinery and installation needs.
- Work with entry level Electrical/Controls Technicians to facilitate accurate work product and timely response to project needs and customer support.

Minimum Requirements:

- Competent with Allen Bradley PLC and HMI architectures and components
- Competency with RS Logix and operator interface design and programming.
- Familiarity with precision industrial automation machinery using hydraulic and pneumatic actuators.
- Proficient in creating electrical schematics and panel layouts with AutoCAD.
- Experience with electrical distribution, motor controls, variable frequency drives, servo controls, pneumatic and hydraulic circuits and control systems.
- Experience with Fanuc robot's a plus.
- Capable of travel primarily throughout North America (travel could be 2 weeks in duration or longer)

Education and Experience Required:

- 5 year's experience with Industrial Machine building, Field Service, and supervising small teams.
- Bachelor or Associates degree in related discipline (Electrical Engineering, Electrical Controls Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent technical degree and experience).
- Electrical/Controls engineering experience with an equipment manufacturer a plus.