Electrical Controls Engineer

Worthington Enterprises; Logansport (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Worthington Enterprises, at the Logansport Indiana plant, seeks an Electrical & Controls Engineer to manage a broad set of electrical, controls and safety projects. You will specify and install PLC/HMI systems, servo drives, VFDs and safety controls, and work with maintenance teams across two facilities.

The role requires a manufacturing background and ABET-accredited degree, with strong problem solving and teamwork skills. Collaboration with corporate engineering is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or plant electrical/controls experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design, machine controls, and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and controls project scope, budgets and schedules.
• Develop and approve funding documents for capital projects.
• Direct maintenance/integration teams and track project status.
• Specify, install, and troubleshoot PLC/HMI, servo drives, VFDs and safety controls.
• Collaborate with corporate engineering and facilities teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Machine controls

PLC/HMI programming

Safety systems

FANUC robotics

Preventive maintenance

Team communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley toolchains

Siemens tools

HMI programming software

Job description

Worthington Enterprises (LSI Group) is seeking an Electrical & Controls Engineer for our Logansport Indiana plant. The person will be responsible for a broad range of moderately to complex projects. Projects include electrical, controls and safety equipment specification, procurement and installation; facility electrical upgrades and maintenance; machine controls improvements; new automation; and projects involving electrical systems (ie. PLC, HMI, Servos, VFDs, and safety controls). Candidate will support both Logan Stampings and Fabrication facilities. Further, this role will have daily interactions with all staff, production and maintenance personnel within both facilities. This role will also work closely with our Corporate Support Engineering team.

Project management:

• Work with plant personnel to identify project needs and develop scope and objectives
• Develop/manage project budget and schedules
• Develop documents needed for approval of funding
• Direct and support maintenance/integration team
• Communicate project status/metrics to stakeholders and senior management

Technical:

• Manufacturing background with capital project experience is required
• Fundamental knowledge of electrical system design and and machine controls design techniques
• Fundamental knowledge of machine and facility electrical repair and troubleshooting practices
• Fluent understanding of preventive maintenance best practices of electrical infrastructure ((ie. switch gear, transformers, busways, etc)
• Fundamental knowledge with applicable codes and standards (NFPA 70, NFPA 79, ANSI B11, ISO 13849, etc)
• Proficiency in ability to specify, build, and troubleshoot machine control systems (including safety controls), PLC/HMI software, three phase power/circuits, hydraulic circuits, pneumatic circuits and ethernet networking
• Proficiency in FANUC robotics application and programming is highly desired

Computer/Electrical Controls:

• Proficient with computer-based 2D & 3D software (i.e., ACAD, SolidWorks) for creating/maintaining facility electrical distribution schematics and machine level electrical schematics
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
• Proficient with Rockwell, Allen Bradley, Siemens, Keyence (and other) software for programming PLC’s, HMI’s, servo drives, VFDs, safety controllers, etc.
• Proficient with safety PLC programming and safety circuit wiring practices
• Fluent understanding of 480VAC, 220VAC, 208VAC, 120VAC & 24VDC circuits
• Familiarity with Fanuc CNC G Code programming a plus
• Familiarity with function block programming a plus

Education:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical (4 Year ABET Accredited College Degree preferred)
• 3-5 plus years related experience.

Additional skills

• Strong interpersonal communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Self-motivated and sound decision-making skills and hands-on and independent contributor who can also excel in a team environment
• Facility resource for troubleshooting and problem solving of electrical and controls issues
• Provide coaching to facility technical staff

LSI Group, LLC (LSI) of Logansport, Indiana. LSI, includes BPD, Logan Stampings, LSI Metal Fabrication and Roof Hugger, and is one of the largest U.S. manufacturers of standing-seam metal roof clips and retrofit components in the commercial metal roof market. LSI Group is part of Worthington Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: WOR), a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands.