Senior Electrical Controls Engineer - Project Manager

Stryker Corporation; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in automation solutions is seeking a Senior Electrical Controls Engineer - Project Manager to lead innovative projects in material handling systems. This role emphasizes electrical design and controls, requiring expertise in E-Plan and Allen Bradley PLCs. You'll be responsible for project management, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining communication with clients throughout the project lifecycle. Join a dynamic team that values problem-solving and attention to detail, and contribute to cutting-edge automation technology that shapes the future of industrial processes.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Company benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Experience with Allen Bradley hardware and industrial controls essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage material handling automation projects focusing on electrical controls.
• Estimate materials, specify components, and create electrical designs for control panels.

Skills

Electrical Design

Controls Programming

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

UL MET Certification

Tools

E-Plan

DraftSight

Allen Bradley PLCs

FactoryTalk View

Job description

We are growing in Sterling!

Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc for over 50 years has designed, engineered and specialized in producing customized material weighing and batching systems, bulk bag filling/packaging stations, bulk bag unloading systems, process controls and plantwide automation systems.

SENIOR ELECTRICAL CONTROLS ENGINEER - PROJECT MANAGER

40 hour work week; Monday - Friday
More hours / days may be required

Design, Manage, and Execute material handling plant automation projects from estimating through engineering and installation/commissioning with an emphasis on Electrical Design and Controls aspects of the project.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Estimate Materials and Labor for new material handling plant automation solutions
• Specify Components and Create Electrical Designs for Control Panels
• Follow UL 508A, NEC, and NFPA Standards in Industrial Control Designs
• Create well documented Customer Approval Packages
• Use E-Plan and DraftSight software to create production ready drawings
• HMI and PLC Programming (Allen Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk View ME/SE)
• Conduct in-house checkout of completed systems
• Attend vendor and customer factory acceptance tests
• Write detailed instruction manuals for completed projects
• Assist customers with onsite and phone troubleshooting and system start up.
• Research new technology available in market and contribute to new designs and developments
• Support Sales Staff when technical experience/expertise is required
• Take on role of project manager for assigned jobs including:

Work with Engineering, Sales, Accounting and Office Staff
Direct, assist and mentor Associate and Intermediate Engineers, including review of work.
Direct and coordinate Mechanical Design Staff on material handling equipment design and controls
Control project costs and define variations from estimates.
Maintain contact with customers throughout project.
Develop, monitor, and control project timelines and schedule
Communicate and request technical information from vendors and customers.
Work with Purchasing Department to procure project materials and address supply chain issues.

Skills:

• Accuracy and high attention to detail
• High level of Electrical, Software, and Mechanical aptitude
• Time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written grammar skills
• Problem solving ability
• Methodical thinking skills
• Ability to communicate to all levels of plant personnel
• Ability to change tasks frequently and work on multiple projects simultaneously

Knowledge, Education or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• UL MET Certified or willing to become UL MET Certified
• Experienced in E-Plan and DraftSight (or AutoCAD) software
• Proficient in Control Panel design following UL 508A, NEC, NFPA standards.
• Experience with Allen Bradley Hardware (PLCs, VFDs, SoftStarts, HMIs, etc)
• Experience with Rockwell Software products (FactoryTalk View, Logic Designer, CCW)
• Experience with Industrial Controls, Material Handling Systems, and Plant Automation preferably from an OEM Machine Builder or Systems Integrator perspective.

Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc, offers highly competitive wages & company benefits.

Visit us online at: https://sterlingcontrols.com/about/employment/

To apply, send resume to:

Human Resources

Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc.

PO Box 418

Sterling, IL 61081

or email: [e-mail]