Electrical Controls Engineer

Calance; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPO/PPO Medical Plans

401K Retirement vesting program (VOYA)

Flex Spending Plan

Voluntary Life, AD&D, STD or LTD plans

Job summary

Calance is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer for an onsite role in Georgetown, KY. The position requires designing electrical systems for stamping presses, HMI and PLC development, safety systems, and full line commissioning. Heavy travel (domestic/international) and weekend overtime are part of the role.

The candidate will work 100% onsite with opportunities to lead field installations and coordinate with engineers, electricians, and millwrights to upgrade presses and automation systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• PLC programming experience (Rockwell, Mitsubishi and Siemens) – Must Have
• Electrical hardware design experience
• Experience with equipment installation and commissioning
• Ability to multitask and work well in a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• HMI Design oversight and development for Proface hardware.
• PLC design and programming across Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi and Siemens hardware.
• Safety PLC design and hardware/layout work.
• Panel Layouts creation and review using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Field Device Layouts creation and supervision of installation.
• Full line commissioning support including PLC, Electrical and Mechanical aspects.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical design

Field installation supervision

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Studio 5000

RSLinx

IAB

MPE720

PCwin

Memosoft

Simatic Step 7

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

JOB DETAILS

Position: Electrical Controls Engineer

JOB REF#: 45175

Duration: 12+ Months (On-going Contract)

Location: ONSITE - Georgetown, KY 40324

Pay Rate: $48.75 per hour (W2 Only)

- This role is 100% ONSITE

- Must be LOCAL or willing to relocate at your own expense

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for the electrical design on mechanical/hydraulic power stamping presses and related automation upgrades. This Includes HMI Design, PLC Design, Safety PLC Design, Hardwire Layouts, Panel Layouts, Risk Assessments, Field Device Layouts, Installation Supervision and Full Line Commissioning.

HMI Design

• Create new HMI programs using GP-pro software on Proface hardware
• Modify existing HMI programs using GP-pro software on Proface hardware
• Review and verify HMI programs during customer buyoffs

PLC Design

• Create new PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, MPE720, PCwin, Memosoft, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley, Yaskawa, Toyopuc, Siemens hardware
• Modify existing PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, MPE720, PCwin, Memosoft, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley, Yaskawa, Toyopuc, Siemens hardware
• Review and verify PLC design during customer buyoffs

Safety PLC Design

• Create new Safety PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley and Siemens hardware
• Modify existing Safety PLC programs using Studio 5000, RSLinx, IAB, Simatic Step 7 software on Allen-Bradley and Siemens hardware
• Review and verify Safety PLC design during customer buyoffs
• Create new Hardware Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software
• Modify existing Hardware Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software
• Review and verify Hardwire Layout during customer buyoffs

Panel Layouts

• Create new Panel Layouts using AutoCAD Electrical software
• Modify existing Panel Layouts using AutoCAD Electrical software
• Review and verify Panel Layouts during customer buyoffs
• Preform Risk Assessments on projects regarding bid selection, hardware procurement, and installation timing

Field Device Layouts

• Create new Field Device Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software
• Modify existing Field Device Layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical software
• Review and verify Field Device Layouts during customer buyoffs
• Supervise Engineers, Electricians, and Millwrights during installation of various Press upgrades
• Provide direction on installation tasks to Engineers, Electricians, and Millwrights
• Problem solve any construction related items during installation

Full Line Commissioning

• Provide Full Line Commissioning support before, during, and after installation of various press upgrade projects which includes PLC, Electrical, and Mechanical support

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of Relevant experience
• PLC programming experience (Rockwell, Mitsubishi and Siemens preferred) – Must Have
• Electrical hardware design experience
• Experience with equipment installation and commissioning
• Ability to multitask.
• Works well within a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Other Requirements:

• 25% - TRAVEL: Domestic- International (Mexico and Canada), Must have basic immigration documents.
• 25% - Over-time - work weekends and holidays as necessary

Calance Benefits Offerings:

• EPO/PPO Medical Plans
• 401K Retirement vesting program (VOYA)
• Flex Spending Plan
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, STD or LTD plans