Electrical Controls Engineer

NOV; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Little Rock, Arkansas, is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to enhance manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include designing control systems, preparing cost estimates for production needs, and troubleshooting controls. A B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 3 years of experience are required. Candidates with PLC programming experience, particularly with Allen Bradley, will find this role a great fit. The position is pivotal for improving operational efficiencies.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 3 years of Electrical Engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with programming ladder logic and electrical schematics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engineering projects to enhance manufacturing operations.
• Design control systems and panels for better manufacturing capabilities.
• Prepare cost estimates for new production items and control needs.

Skills

Programming ladder logic

Troubleshooting controls

Electrical schematics

VFD drives

Servo drives

Education

B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Allen Bradley

Job description

Job Description

• Responsible for the development and implementation of engineering projects to improve the manufacturing operations and processes;
• Designs and implements control systems and panels to maintain and improve manufacturing capabilities and sustainability
• Prepares cost estimates for new items needed for production and new or modified equipment control needs;
• Selects manufacturing controls equipment; prepares specifications, confers with vendors and prepares capital appropriations;
• Responsible for advising Manager, Engineering as to plant equipment needs and pending problem areas involving plant equipment;
• Assists with preparation of expense and capital forecasts, budgets, controls and expenditures;
• Troubleshoot, modify or create new controls, including PLC and other programming.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering
• A minimum of 3 years of Electrical Engineering experience is preferred
• Must have experience with programming ladder logic, create and read electrical schematics, specify and size electrical components.
• Experience with cost estimates is preferred
• Experience with troubleshooting, modifying, or creating new controls; including PLCs; experience with Allen Bradley is strongly preferred
• Experience with VFD drives, servo drives, IO racks is preferred