Electrical Controls Engineer

Pdc Corp; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K with company match

Company-paid Life Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

Pdc Corp is looking for an Electrical Controls Engineer to join their Norwalk, CT team. The role involves developing automation logic for systems, using Allen-Bradley PLCs, and working on CAD schematics. Candidates must have at least a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 10 years of experience in automated control systems, particularly in the packaging industry. This position may involve some travel for installations and support, and offers a competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10 years of experience in automated control system design and programming of PLCs.
• Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop/write program automation logic to control automated systems.
• Utilize CAD to create wiring schematics and panel layouts.
• Commission new programs including testing/debugging equipment.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLC systems

AutoCAD Electrical

Motion control systems

Technical support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC programming software

CAD software

Job description

Electrical Controls Engineer

PDC International has been in business over 50 years as an Industry Leader, awarded as a Connecticut Top Workplace. We engineer, manufacture and distribute machinery for applying Heat Shrinkable Tamper‑Evident Seals and Sleeve Labels worldwide to customers such as Kraft Foods, Johnson and Johnson, Proctor & Gamble, Unilever, Nestle, among others. PDC also fabricates both Hot/Air & Steam Shrink Tunnels.

The Controls Engineer will be positioned at PDC’s Norwalk, CT, Corporate Office with 10% to 15% travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop/write program automation logic to control automated systems
  • Create and read logic and flow diagrams for program design
  • Program and set up several families of Allen‑Bradley PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Servos
  • Assist with standardizing/modularizing PLC programs
• Utilize CAD to create wiring schematics, panel layouts and other diagrams to meet customer specifications
• Develop Human Machine Interface (HMI) programs that allow for intuitive system control
• Commission new programs including testing/debugging equipment to ensure proper functionality, working in an assembly environment along with technicians to bring up machinery
• Ensure full functionality of equipment along with all integrated devices, including printers, vision systems, code readers, and other third‑party packaging equipment
• Provide technical support, internally and externally; some travel is required for installation or field support
• Evaluate new approaches to improve efficiency and cost on automated control systems and internal processes
• Review customer specifications to determine project requirements
  • Identify standard features and assist in proposal creation for non‑standard items
• Participate in customer discussions and Factory Acceptance Test
• Review, create and edit software design documents and equipment specifications as needed
• Work within project budgetary guidelines

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 10 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment involving automated control system design and programming of PLCs and motion control, preferably in the packaging automation industry
• Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC systems and proven competence with current application platforms
• Demonstrated ability to utilize AutoCAD Electrical for schematic and panel design/layout
• Proven ability to design and program motion control systems
• Ability to interact with clients from project initiation through equipment factory acceptance testing (FAT)
• Capable of multitasking, working independently, with changing priorities in a rapid‑paced environment
• Clear and positive communicator

Compensation

• Salary compensation commensurate with experience

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Company‑paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays