Electrical Controls Engineer I

Rockline Industries; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockline Industries in Sheboygan, WI, seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer I to design and develop manufacturing equipment, improving reliability, safety, and processes.

Responsibilities include modifying PLC/HMI programs, updating schematics, determining equipment needs, installing automation, testing, and leading root-cause analyses. A Bachelor’s in an electrical field with 4+ years PLC experience is required, with Rockwell/FactoryTalk experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of PLC programming in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical drawings, schematics and control narratives.

Responsibilities

• Modify/write PLC/HMI/other system programs.
• Update/create electrical schematics and P&ID drawings.
• Determine requirements for new equipment/systems.
• Install and commission automation on existing equipment; coordinate installations.
• Perform testing, validation, and documentation for new systems.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Identify obsolete components and manage replacements with available parts.
• Source quotes for parts or services and manage contractor coordination.
• Ensure device communications on the machine ethernet network.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical schematics

Industrial networking

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Reading P&IDs

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical-related field

Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Tools

Rockwell Automation PLCs

FactoryTalk

Batch control systems

MS Excel

Job description

Description

Thrive in a career where your Engineering expertise and drive to succeed are recognized and rewarded. Rockline Industries, a leading disinfectant wipes and coffee filter producer, is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer at our main plant in Sheboygan, WI. As an Electrical Controls Engineer I, you will be responsible for electrical design and development of manufacturing equipment and processes while supporting continuous improvement in equipment reliability, safety, and process.

What You\'ll Do:

• Modifying/writing new PLC/HMI/other system programs.


• Update/create electrical schematics.


• Determine requirements for new equipment/systems.


• Installing new automation on existing equipment. Coordinate and oversee the installation. Modify necessary PLC/HMI programs.


• Perform testing and validation work as required. Complete required paperwork and training for new systems.


• Getting to the root cause and leading efforts to apply corrective action to prevent future incidents.


• Identify obsolete components and lead the effort to oversee the replacement with readily available components.


• Identify required spare parts, understand lead times and possible substitute parts, and recommend quantities to stock.


• Update/create P&ID drawings.


• Getting quotes for parts or services.


• Coordinate work for hired contractors and services.


• Support device communications on the machine ethernet network.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical-related field and 4-years of PLC programming in manufacturing environment.
  
  
  
  • Ex: Electrical, Controls, Chemical, Automation & Computer Engineering preferred.
  
  
  • In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
  
  
  
  


• Basic understanding of industrial automation and control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, motor controls, and industrial networking concepts.


• Exposure to manufacturing processes, process controls, or industrial automation through coursework, internships, co-op assignments, or prior experience.


• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, control narratives, I/O lists, and basic process documentation.


• Fundamental understanding of process control concepts such as batching, sequencing, alarms, interlocks, flow control, level control, temperature control, and recipe management.


• Ability to learn automation platforms such as Rockwell Automation PLCs, FactoryTalk applications, and batch control systems under the guidance of senior engineers. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to learn and apply engineering principles in a manufacturing environment.


• Willingness and ability to participate in troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, documentation, and continuous improvement activities Basic knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other engineering software tools

This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive (A safety-sensitive position is one in which the associate's inability or impaired ability to perform their job-related tasks could result in a direct threat to the associate's safety or the safety of others).

Rockline is a smoke-free & tobacco-free workplace.

FLSA Status: Exempt

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