Electrical Controls Engineer

5 Star Recruitment; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer responsible for design and programming of packaging machinery. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 2-4 years of relevant experience. Key skills include proficiency with CAD software and PLC programming. Up to 20% travel may be required for the role. This position offers opportunities to work on innovative projects in a team environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of related electrical design experience.
• Proficient in CAD software for electrical design documentation.
• Understanding of PLC hardware/software and HMI programming.

Responsibilities

• Design and program state of the art packaging machinery.
• Troubleshoot ladder logic and program servo drives.
• Commission machines and debug issues during testing.

Skills

Electrical design principles

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Software programming skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

AutoCAD

Allen-Bradley PLCs

CODESYS PLC systems

Job description

About the job Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Summary

Responsible for the conceptual design, component specification, system hardware design and programming. Will work closely with other engineers and technical staff. Responsibilities also include providing engineering support for field service technicians and providing technical training at client facilities as needed. Supports the existing products and work within the constraints of existing methods and standards. Up to 20% domestic travel may be required, international travel is a possibility.

• Requires the ability to apply the principles of electrical and electronic theory and related experience to design, program and troubleshoot state of the art packaging machinery.
• Knowledge to read and troubleshoot ladder logic within motion controls. including programming of servo drives (AB).
• Must have design problem solving skills and be able to work in a team environment.
• Customize program features based on customer specifications.
• Run initial commissioning of machines using the developed program. Debugging any issues that may occur during initial testing.
• Collaborate with team on research and development projects that could be implemented on future projects.
• Supporting Customer Service with programming of replacement components on an as needed basis.
• Create wiring schematic, program diagrams, and complete bill of materials.
• Works well within a team environment but can also be self-directed when required.
• Attention to detail and pride in work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience in capital equipment design and service.
• 2-4 years of related electrical design experience.
• Proficient in the use of CAD software for electrical design documentation utilizing SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD or similar system.
• In-depth understanding of PLC hardware, software platforms, and HMI programming.
• Programming of Allen-Bradley PLCs or CODESYS PLC systems (Bosch RexRoth preferred, Siemens, Beckhoff, etc.)
• Experienced in IEC programming languages, Ladder logic, Function blocks and Structured text.
• Web development skills preferred, HTML, Java Script, CSS, SQL, Python and Visual basics.
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel, up to 20%, including internationally