Industrial Electrical Controls Engineer - PLC & Automation

Saf

Valdosta (GA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Employee referral award

Parental leave

Job summary

Saft in the United States is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to design and implement robust control systems for manufacturing operations. You will lead PLC programming, system integration, and capital projects while ensuring compliance with OSHA and quality standards.

Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to optimize OEE and drive cost-effective improvements. Qualified candidates have 5+ years in electrical controls, experience with Allen Bradley PLCs,

Qualifications

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 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.
Management of capital expenditure projects and cost justification methodology.

Responsibilities

Design and implement reliable, efficient, user and maintenance friendly control systems to meet the requirements of production operations.
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.
Maintain optimal equipment efficiency to stay within process specifications established by Quality and Industrial Engineering.