Lead Electrical Controls Engineer

R-V Industries, Inc.; Honey Brook (Chester County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

R-V Industries, Inc. is seeking a Lead Electrical Controls Engineer to drive Electrical, Controls, and software activities across the product life cycle, including testing, validation, and documentation.

You will lead upgrades, field support, and regulatory alignment for autoclave and related equipment. The role requires strong PLC programming skills (Mitsubishi/CompactLogix/Micrologix/Unitronics), Proface/PanelView experience, AutoCAD, and a track record of delivering robust control systems

Qualifications

• Full life cycle programming experience.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Experience with PLC controls development and validation.
• AutoCAD experience for electrical drawings.
• Proface/PanelView programming proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electrical/Controls activities across the product life cycle.
• Drive continuous improvement and engineering changes with proper documentation.
• Provide field support, on-site testing, and training.
• Interface with regulatory/quality teams to ensure compliance (UL/CSA/CE).
• Support supplier selection and life-cycle documentation for PLC systems.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Problem solving

Customer service

Team building

Planning & prioritizing

Interpersonal relationships

Data analysis

Communication with external sources

Conflict resolution

Creative thinking

Lead/ownership

Ladder Logic programming

RSLogix 500/5000

P&ID understanding

Electrical wiring diagrams

NEC/NFPA 79 familiarity

AutoCAD

PanelView/ProFace programming

MS Office

Tools

RSLogix 500/5000

Proface/PanelView

AutoCAD

Job description

Lead Electrical Controls Engineer

Full Time Technical Honey Brook, PA, US

At R-V Industries, our work is much more than designing and building world-class industrial process equipment. Not only are we impacting everyday life in the world we serve, but we are providing a quality of life to our employees and their families.

• Every day, we come together to build stronger relationships with our vendors, our customers, and each other, so we can solve challenging problems, and continue to improve the safety, quality, and efficiency of all that we do.
• Caring matters at R-V. We care for each other, our safety, our quality, our learning, and our growth.
• We seek out diversity of thought, experience, and strengths in individuals, so we can continue to innovate as a team.
• We believe when we bring our true full selves to serve others, it elevates the quality of life for all.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

R-V Industries is a design and build manufacturer of custom industrial process equipment. We engineer a wide variety of specialty equipment. Most of our equipment is built in-house by our own in-house fabricators, machinists, mechanical and electrical assemblers.

At Beta Star, our mission is to provide absolute customer confidence in sterile processing solutions by providing superior products and services and creating integrated systems through exceptional design, installation and service teams.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The focus of this position is to drive continuous improvement, participate in new product development and process engineering changes, assuring that all Electrical, Controls, Controls Software and qualification/testing requirements are completed prior to a product development launch or improvement release.

This position is comprised of many roles involving all stages of the product life cycle including testing, validation, documentation, transfer to manufacturing, and technical support.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive continuous improvement, new product development, and engineering changes, assuring that all Electrical, Controls, and qualification/testing requirements are completed prior to product release.
• Drive innovation and new software enhancements to the market place (Remote Connectivity, Storing Data Electronically, Preventative & Predictive Maintenance Screens)
• Technical Lead for Equipment Upgrades: Process Development, Custom Programming, Controls Upgrades, Equipment Remanufactured, Field Documentation/Testing.
• Technical Lead for the Autoclave product line for all electrical and controls activity.
• Acts as an escalation point for resolution of complex technical issues. Provides technical and product support to technical support personnel, field service associates, sales associates and customers.
• Troubleshoot and analyze technical problems. Resolve immediate issues and implement changes to prevent future problems.
• Provide initial product training to technical support personnel, field associates and trainers.
• Field travel to provide on-site technical support, field test support, on-site user training, field startup/commissioning and R&D project support.
• Interface with Regulatory and Quality Control to define and assist in the implementation of product upgrades, enhancements and service procedures (UL/CSA/CE).
• Engage suppliers in continuous improvement initiatives, device selection and “Life Testing”.
• Identify or qualify new suppliers (collaborate with procurement).
• Leverage suppliers engineering support and development at no cost to Beta Star.
• Qualify suppliers manufacturing capabilities through on-site visits and measurements.
• Ensure orderly and timely transitions in material or production flow for engineering changes.
• Perform root cause investigation and testing of failed or returned components.
• Provide qualification/testing documentation and support for design modifications.
• Design, develop, and maintain PLC based control system programs. Mitsubishi, Compactlogix, Micrologix, Unitronix, Proface and Panel Views. Servo motor program.
• Own the complete electrical drawings set for the product line including ala cart logic outlining additional drawing requirements for the products features and options.
• Create and maintain all life cycle documentation related to the PLC control system (URS, FRS, SDS, Validation Protocols, FAT, IQ/OQ, Manuals, etc.).
• Responsible for software and documentation change control.
• Provide validation testing and support for any software modifications and/or design revisions.
• Responsible for the quality of the control system as it relates to fulfillment of project specifications, URS, and all applicable codes and standards.
• Responsible for selecting hardware to meet project specific specifications.
• Configuring and Downloading Software Programs to all autoclaves.
• Uploading programs and storing them on server before units are shipped.
• Review all FATs prior to a unit shipping.
• Establishing and Maintaining third party service groups technical training program and training manuals.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Skill Requirements:

• Technical aptitude, strong problem solving skills, great customer service skills and high attention to detail.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Proven ability providing excellent customer service.
• Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
• Communicating with Persons outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources.
• Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
• Thinking creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products.
• Engage others in the process of getting issues resolved.
• Encourage all team members to have a positive attitude and to lead by example.
• Proven ability to work in cooperation with others in a team environment.
• Full Life Cycle Program Experience.
• Competent with Ladder Logic Programming.
• Proficient with RS Logix 500 & 5000 Programming.
• Full understanding of P&ID diagrams.
• Full understanding of Process diagrams.
• Full understanding of Electrical and Controls wiring diagrams.
• Full understanding of Pneumatic Controls.
• Familiar with NEC and NFPA 79 standards.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Strong Technical Writing Skills.
• Proficient with Proface, PanelView / PanelView+ Programming.
• Interface Communication Protocols.
• Familiar with cGMP Validation Protocols.
• Proficient with MS Office Products.

EDUCATIONAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

R-V INDUSTRIES, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER