Electrical Controls Engineer

Saft America, Inc.; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K retirement contribution match at 7%

Educational assistance (tuition reimbursement)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Saft America, Inc. in Valdosta, Georgia is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to provide engineering solutions to achieve production objectives. The role requires experience in PLC programming and managing capital projects.

Key responsibilities include designing efficient control systems, maintaining an OEE database, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. A BS in Electrical Engineering or related field is required along with 5+ years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in writing PLC programs and design, repair, troubleshooting production equipment.
• Experience performing schematic design, analysis, and simulation.
• Must understand modern controls systems and robotics automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement reliable control systems for production operations.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive OEE database for manufacturing equipment.
• Perform system integration including debugging and troubleshooting.

Skills

PLC programming

Schematic design

Troubleshooting

Robotics automation

Capital project management

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Extensive industrial experience may substitute for degree

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC Software/Hardware

Cognex/Keyence Vision Systems

Fanuc Robotics

Job description

All About You

The Electrical Controls Engineer will provide electrical and controls engineering to allow the organization to accomplish its objectives & goals. Work within a team other skilled technicians and engineers to continuously improve and enable manufacturing systems to achieve production objectives. Spearhead innovative solutions and bring forth resources both internal and external to get projects completed on time and on budget. All work must be done in compliance with AS9100, EPD, OSHA, Local, State, and Federal standards, and regulations. Initiate and manage capital projects.

Requirements

• BS degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with supporting experience demonstrating electrical controls engineering competencies.
• Extensive industrial experience may be considered as an alternative to a bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years' experience in writing PLC programs and design, repair, troubleshooting production equipment.
• Experience performing schematic design, analysis, and simulation.
• Must understand how to apply modern controls systems and robotics automation (I.e., PLC's, Personal Computers, Operator Interfaces) in a manufacturing environment.
• Troubleshooting / failure analysis ability and experience.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC Software/Hardware, Cognex/Keyence Vision Systems, Fanuc, Universal, and similar robotics. Knowledge of TPM, 5S, FMEA, RCM etc.
• Management of capital expenditure projects and cost justification methodology . Must be able to manage small to medium capital projects and direct technician level people.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement reliable, efficient, user and maintenance friendly control systems to meet the requirements of production operations. The design must meet all OSHA general industry safety rules.
• Build and develop and maintain a comprehensive OEE database for all critical manufacturing equipment.
• Perform parts selection, analysis, simulation, and schematic capture for control and power electronics.
• Perform system integration including debugging and troubleshooting
• Assist in direction of maintenance technicians and ensure that they have the appropriate tools, skills, and training to be a world class maintenance organization.
• Fully document all projects and equipment as required to maintain in proper functioning condition.
• Plan for and manage capital and expense related projects. Ensure that all projects remain within allocated budgets.
• Maintain optimal equipment efficiency to stay within process specifications established by Quality and Industrial Engineering.

What We Offer

Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs. Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match at 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid employee referral award.

We appreciate diverse skills/experience and yours could add immense value to our team. Our customers have varied backgrounds and so do our employees. If you are excited about leaving your footprint on our technical customer-centric solutions while increasing sales, we would love to hear from you.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and genetic information. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

About Us

Saft is a global battery company like no other! Our long experience and pioneering spirit, combined with our unique industrial approach, puts us in a leading position to meet the needs of the most demanding customers. Our batteries and battery systems make a different in every market sector they serve.

Established in 19 countries and supported by our 16 production sites, Saft has more than 4,300 employees around the world and more than 3,000 customers across a range of industries.

Since 2016, Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a global integrated energy company that produces and markets various forms of energy, including oil, biofuels, natural gas, green gases, renewables, and electricity. With 100,000 employees, TotalEnergies is committed to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to as many people as possible. The company operates in approximately 120 countries and places sustainability at the core of its strategy, projects, and operations.

Salary Range

USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Yr.