Electrical Engineer 2

Burke Porter, an Ascential Technologies Brand; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Burke Porter, an Ascential Technologies Brand, is seeking a controls engineer to define system requirements, operation, and project schedules with customers, PMs, and cross-functional teams. You will assist with machine start-ups, coordinate installation services, and program and troubleshoot control systems with assembly and engineering teams.

A BSEE with controls focus and 5+ years experience are required, along with AB/Siemens PLC, AutoCAD or EPLAN, and 10–20% travel.

Qualifications

• Electrical and control systems concepts experience.

Responsibilities

• Define system requirements, operation, and schedules with customers, product and project managers, and team members while managing multiple projects.

Education

BSEE with emphasis on controls or systems design

Tools

AB PLC

Siemens PLC

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective communication with customers, product and project managers, and team members in defining system requirements, system operation, and schedule planning while managing multiple projects
• Assist with machine start-ups and assist with coordination of installation services as needed
• Program and troubleshoot control systems by working with the assembly and engineering teams

Requirements

• BSEE with emphasis on controls or systems design or demonstrable knowledge of Electrical and Control System concepts used in our industry
• 5+ years experience preferred
• Variable frequency drive experience
• PLC experience: AB and Siemens required (Mitsubishi, GE, Omron, and others are a plus)
• Basic understanding of industrial networking
• Basic understanding of pneumatics/hydraulics
• Ability to use AutoCAD or EPLAN
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (10-20%)
• Ability to create electrical print sets as necessary
• Ability to create and maintain bills of material for projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers using tact and diplomacy