Electrical Controls Engineer

Independent Machine Company; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Machine Company is seeking an Electrical Control Engineer to design, develop, and support electrical control systems for web processing machinery. You will work on PLC/HMI software, electrical panels, and servo drive integration in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, hands-on troubleshooting, and experience with Rockwell AB PLCs and FactoryTalk View Studio. Occasional domestic and international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Electrical Engineering required.
• Knowledge of electrical design standards, PLC & HMI logic, servo/AC/DC motors, electrical power distribution.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and perform complex system tests.
• Familiar with Rockwell Allen Bradley PLCs and FactoryTalk View Studio HMI Panel Builder programming.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical design software.
• Familiar with UL, NEMA and CE code.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and produce electrical control equipment and PLC/HMI software for web processing machinery.
• Provide electrical design, development, and programming based on PID algorithms.
• Install and support PLC hardware and software.
• Inspect, install, troubleshoot and debug machinery during manufacture and prior to shipment.
• Perform internal acceptance testing prior to FAT and SAT testing.
• Develop electrical panel layouts, schematics and BOM.
• Support procurement and assembly of the system.
• Study product design and customer requirements to determine project specs and cost estimates.
• Maintain electrical schematics and engineering drawings for production.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Troubleshooting

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Rockwell AB PLCs

FactoryTalk View Studio

VFDs (Lenze/Parker/AB)

Job description

Electrical Control Engineer

- Min 5 Year experience BS or BA degree in Electrical Engineering required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of electrical design standards, PLC & HMI logic, servo/AC/DC motors, electrical power distribution
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and perform complex system tests.
• Familiarity with process controls, motor controls, instrumentation, automation principles, and industrial networking
• Familiarity with Rockwell Allen Bradley Line of PLC's and FactoryTalk View Studio HMI Panel Builder programming required.
• Familiarity with Lenze Motion Control for Variable Frequency Drives, Parker Drives, Allen Bradley or equivalent required.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical design software
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiar with UL, NEMA and CE code
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures utilized in machine control systems.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Deadline and detail oriented.
• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills.
• On site customer support/start-up
• Ability to effectively prioritize duties and handle multiple projects concurrently to meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 10 to 15% of the time; international customers will require off-normal hour interface.

Responsibilities

• As the Electrical Controls Engineer, you would be responsible for all aspects of electrical, automation and control systems the design, development, and production of electrical control equipment and PLC/HMI software and servo programs in accordance with company and client guidelines for web processing machinery.
• Provides electrical design, development, and programming based on existing PID algorithms.
• Responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.
• Inspect, install, troubleshoot and debug machinery during manufacture and prior to shipment.
• Perform internal acceptance testing prior to FAT and SAT testing.
• Design and develop electrical panels including machinery controls.
• Integrate components into the final design.
• Estimate cost, reliability, and safety factors.
• Generate electrical panel layouts, electrical schematics and BOM for specifications for components.
• Supports purchasing and manufacturing in procurement and assembly of system.
• Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.
• Maintain and update electrical schematics, engineering drawings for production, and technical documentation for new and existent equipment.
• Works effectively in a Team based work environment or independently.