Electrical Controls Engineer (Rockford)

180 Engineering; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer for a direct hire role in Rockford, IL. The successful candidate will design and develop control panel systems, work closely with clients, and oversee projects to ensure timely completion. Exceptional benefits and competitive salary are offered.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K program

PTO

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Knowledge of design and production of control systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot both hardware and software effectively.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Rockwell software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical and pneumatic hardware and software for control systems.
• Attend design reviews and assist sales with quotations.
• Supervise manufacturing processes and ensure compliance with specifications.

Skills

Knowledge of design and production of control systems

Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved

Good troubleshooting skills for hardware and software

Tools

AutoCAD

Rockwell RSLogix

Rockwell FactoryTalk View Studio ME and SE

Job description

Electrical Controls Engineer (Direct Hire)

Rockford, IL

Job Requisition : 7358

Annual Salary Range : $85,000 – $105,000. Individual salaries are based on education, geographic location, and alignment to the market data.

Description for Electrical Controls Engineer :

Design the electrical and / or pneumatic hardware and software of control panels and electrical / pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities for Electrical Controls Engineer :

• Attending design reviews with customers and / or our sales staff to review and clarify the design specifications of a project
• Assist our sales department with quotations to identify material and labor required to complete project tasks
• Investigate and resolve any conflicts with the customers’ published requirements
• Verify that the design complies with any required electrical standards, building codes and local regulations
• Perform detailed calculations to support the design decisions made
• Identify and create a bill of materials to meet the control design requirements
• Create the complete electrical and / or pneumatic drawings using AutoCAD software to meet the control design requirements. Obtain approvals from the customer when required.
• Release a complete bill of materials to the purchasing department
• Release a complete set of electrical and / or pneumatic drawings to the manufacturing department along with the customer and / or internal required documentation to support the build
• Meet with the manufacturing department after the drawings have been released but prior to the beginning of the build to review the drawings, bill of materials and any customer specific requirements. Resolve any issues from the build review that require engineering attention.
• Supervise the manufacturing process to assure conformity to the customers’ specifications and sales order requirements
• Use vendor software to create programs for programmable logic controllers, operator interfaces, supervisory systems and other components as required
• When applicable, perform pre-shipment testing to verify component and / or system operation
• Provide on-site technical support to complete system integration and verify final customer acceptance
• Supervise and train other employees as necessary
• Oversee projects to insure they are completed on time and within budget
• Overtime and weekend work may be required on a project to project basis
• Follow all procedures and work instructions with in our IMS system related to this job description

Knowledge and Skill Requirements for Electrical Controls Engineer :

• Knowledge of design and production of control systems.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in developing schematics and implementing software
• Be able to listen and read to interpret customer requirements for a project
• Have good troubleshooting skills for both hardware and software
• Be able to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations and the environment will affect outcomes
• Keep up to date on available products and processes used in control systems

Experience in the following programs / processes is required :

• AutoCad
• Rockwell RSlogix
• Rockwell FactoryTalk View Studio ME and SE

Experience in the following programs / processes is not required, but a plus :

• CNC Control
• Vision Systems
• Servo Motion Control
• VFD Setup and Control
• Ethernet / IP
• DeviceNet
• ControlNet
• NEC, UL, NFPA, CSA and CE codes
• Epicor Accounting Software

Benefits for Electrical Controls Engineer :

Client will provide excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision and disability insurances, a 401K program, PTO, competitive wages, paid holidays and much more.