Electrical Controls Engineer

Alliedmineral; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Electrical Controls Engineer to join their innovative team in Columbus, Ohio. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in electrical controls, PLC programming, and data analysis to enhance manufacturing processes and drive efficiency. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement cutting-edge solutions that support the company's automation strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, where your contributions will be valued and recognized. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to tackle exciting challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

ESOP Retirement Plan

Profit Sharing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical controls and manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement electrical controls for manufacturing equipment.
• Develop IoT applications for data analysis and predictive maintenance.

Skills

Electrical Controls Design

PLC Programming

Troubleshooting Skills

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Equivalent work experience

Tools

AutoCAD

SQL Databases

Power BI

Ignition

Lab View

Allen Bradley PLCs

Automation Direct PLCs

Job description

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Allied Mineral Products is a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide. We are seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer in our Columbus, Ohio location.

The plant engineering focus area for the Electrical Controls Engineer is to support the organization in the development and implementation of manufacturing information and automation strategy, defining projects and solutions applying technology, leveraging expertise in manufacturing process control and information systems. Will work closely with other engineering disciplines in the development of new systems or refinement of existing equipment and processes.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, IT, Physics, or other similar technical field, or equivalent work experience required.
• At least 5 years of related work experience and prior work experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical controls, PLC programming, and power distribution systems.
• In-depth understanding of applicable North American electrical codes and industry standards used in equipment design including but not limited to UL, NFPA, NEC, and IEC.
• Ability to design electrical circuits and panels for industrial equipment and perform electrical design calculations including those applicable to safety circuit ratings.
• Knowledge of multiple technologies and products applicable to industrial equipment such as PLCs, VFDs, proximity switches, safety devices, and HMIs.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills (hardware and software) and a practical approach to problem solving.
• Experience with Industrial Ethernet Networks.
• PLC programming and application knowledge.
• Allen Bradley PLC's (Studio5000)
• Automation Direct PLC's (Productivity Series)
• HMI platform knowledge and programming capability (Ignition, Lab View, PanelView, C-More).
• SQL Databases and Power BI.
• AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical and Autodesk Fusion PLM experience desired.
• AutoCAD support certifications preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP a plus.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical design principles required.
• Ability to document infrastructure work.
• Able to standardize and recommend equipment to use.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and human relations skills required.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed.

Key Duties

• Identify and integrate hardware/sensors, software, and data acquisition tools to develop and manage IoT/Industry 4.0 applications for data analysis, preventive/predictive maintenance, quality and condition monitoring, and performance improvements.
• Ensure data integrity for analysis and visualization solutions using software and programming languages such as SQL, Lab View, Ignition, and Microsoft Power BI.
• Extract and analyze data from multiple platforms and sources to develop and implement analytics reports and visualization toolsets (Dashboards, OEE, etc.).
• Familiarity with and ability to use, program, and debug PLC, HMI, and robot software.
• Design and deploy manufacturing/operations equipment controls and data acquisition infrastructure in alignment with the company’s network infrastructure standards.
• For the manufacturing process network, lead equipment network asset management including the creation and maintenance of component inventory and documentation such as technical specifications information, network configuration, network mapping, processes, and change management.
• Develop, implement, and interpret process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) into schematics, PLC controls, and data acquisition plans.
• Coordinate activities between R&D, Operations, and IT.
• Function as the subject matter expert in both hardware and software for engineering systems for the industrial manufacturing environment, manage plant engineering projects from beginning to end, including defining requirements, developing designs, cost estimates, and timelines, obtaining buy-in from other parties, planning and supervising installations, tracking revisions, and producing final documentation.
• Responsible for the electrical controls aspects of the projects including hardware design, software design, design documentation, networking, data acquisition, equipment installation, equipment debug, and support.
• Evaluate new and used equipment, designing electrical controls for equipment for plant and lab systems.
• Develop and implement control systems designs, including gathering requirements, performing calculations, PLC & HMI programming, system validation, and implementation.
• Produce accurate mechanical and electrical drawings for layout, assembly, fabrication, and erection of equipment and facilities.
• Prepare specifications for bidding and purchasing of equipment, materials, supplies, and services.
• Coordinate outside contractors, as needed, to complete any assigned projects.
• Provide training and instruction to Maintenance and other Allied employees on updated system configurations, new equipment and applications, safety, and other topics.
• Provide timely support to troubleshoot hardware and software, identify issues with facilities and lab equipment, and implement solutions to prevent recurrence and improve equipment uptime.
• Maintain excellent lines of communication with Maintenance, Production, other Allied departments, and our affiliates.
• Support Allied’s manufacturing operations around the world. Occasional travel to US or international locations may be required.
• Independently maintain technical knowledge and remain current on emerging technologies.

Allied Mineral Products offers competitive wages, health, dental, STD, LTD, ESOP retirement plan, and profit sharing. Passing a drug screen is required prior to starting work should an offer be made.

Allied Mineral Products Holding, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing