Electrical Controls Engineer - PLC/HMI & Commissioning

Kaygen, Inc.; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaygen, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer in Georgetown, KY for a 12-month engagement. You will lead electrical design for stamping presses, HMI/PLC development, safety PLC work, and full line commissioning.

Responsibilities include hardware layouts, panel design, field device planning, and supervising installation teams. Travel to Canada/Mexico may be required; weekends/holidays may be requested.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering/technologies or technician degree or equivalent work experience.
• AutoCAD Electrical experience required.
• PLC programming experience (Rockwell, Mitsubishi and Siemens preferred).
• Electrical hardware design and modification experience.
• Experience with equipment demolition, installation, and commissioning.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and work in Canada and Mexico.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as necessary.

Responsibilities

• HMI Design: Create and modify HMI programs for Proface hardware; review during buyoffs.
• PLC Design: Create/modify PLC programs on Allen-Bradley/Siemens hardware; review during buyoffs.
• Safety PLC Design: Develop and modify Safety PLC programs; hardware layouts.
• Panel Layouts: Create/modify layouts using AutoCAD Electrical; review buyoffs.
• Field Device Layouts: Create/modify layouts using IAB and AutoCAD Electrical; review buyoffs.
• Full Line Commissioning: Provide PLC, Electrical, and Mechanical commissioning support.
• Supervise and guide Engineers, Electricians, and Millwrights during installations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Verbal communication

Written communication

PLC programming

Electrical hardware design

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering/technologies or technician degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Kaygen, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer in Georgetown, KY for a 12-month engagement. You will lead electrical design for stamping presses, HMI/PLC development, safety PLC work, and full line commissioning.

Responsibilities include hardware layouts, panel design, field device planning, and supervising installation teams. Travel to Canada/Mexico may be required; weekends/holidays may be requested.