Mid Level Electrical Engineer

Mestek-Inc; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mestek-Inc in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking an experienced engineer to design, develop, and manage automation projects from concept to completion. You will work on process control systems, write PLC code, and design HMI interfaces, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence.

The role requires a BSEE or BSME with 3-5+ years in industrial automation, knowledge of UL/CSA/CE codes, and experience with AB, Siemens, and B&R PLCs.

Qualifications

• BSEE or BSME with 3–5+ years in industrial automation.
• Knowledge of UL/CSA/CE codes related to job duties.
• Experience with major PLC brands (AB, Siemens, B&R) and control devices.

Responsibilities

• Design and debug automation control systems and processes.
• Create master plans, automation strategy, software configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Write and debug PLC code and device drivers; program MMI interfaces.
• Determine power/load requirements and design logic for sequencing and timing.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation design

Electrical control

System debugging

Documentation

Education

BSEE

BSME

Tools

AB PLCs

Siemens PLCs

B&R PLCs

Job description

In a global market, design, develop, and manage projects to completion, on time and within budget, ranging from small scale to high visibility projects to improve products and processes. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, have a strong desire to learn new skills and be comfortable working on larger projects spanning weeks or months as well as fast turnaround projects requiring a couple of hours or days.

• Responsible for the safe operation, design and debugging of process and automation control systems. Source and recommend appropriate vendors.
• Must have the ability to create master plans, automation strategy, software configuration, and trouble shoot complex issues that arise.
• Work with the Engineering Manager to establish and enforce design, design change control, and design and program documentation standards for electrical engineering activities.
• Write and debug multiple station PLC code and write device drivers.
• Program MMI devices and design interface circuitry.
• Determine power and load requirements along with restrictions.
• Design logic system for functions such as sequence and timing control.
• Design and draft diagram of cable connections.
• Create processes and controls for design verification.
• Create quality testing procedures and tools.
• Willingness and desire to take complete ownership and responsibility for projects.
• Identify performance issues on new or existing equipment, perform root cause analysis, and suggest possible solutions.
• Proactively contribute to brainstorming and whiteboard sessions regarding new designs andproductively critiqueexisting designs led by other team members.
• Thrive at working closely in a multi-disciplinary team including mechanical, electrical, software, controls, etc.
• Performs or assists with equipment and material test studies.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Location(s)

Requirements

Preferred Experience

• BSEE, BSME: 3-5+ years’ experience in the industrial automation industry.
• Knowledge of current technology & applicable electrical codes related to job duties (UL/CSA/CE).
• Working knowledge of major brand PLC’s and control devices: AB, Siemens, B&R, etc.
• Knowledge of electromechanical relations of an entire automation system.
• Motivation to contribute to the improvement of engineering procedures.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Excellent technical skills, strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge and interpretation of code compliance requirements and industry standards.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Experience working in or closely with machine shops is a plus (welding, milling, turning, sheet metal, etc).
• Knowledge and experience with 3D Cad software. Autodesk inventor (preferred), Solidworks, or others.

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