Senior Electrical Controls Engineer - Project Manager

Sterling Systems & Controls, Inc.; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Electrical Controls Engineer - Project Manager to lead automation projects in material handling. This role involves designing and executing projects with a strong emphasis on electrical design and controls, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience with PLC programming and control panel design. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and offers competitive wages and benefits, making a significant impact in the field of industrial automation.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Company benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• Experience with Allen Bradley Hardware and Industrial Controls is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage automation projects focusing on electrical controls.
• Estimate materials and labor for new automation solutions.

Skills

Electrical Design

PLC Programming

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

UL MET Certification

Tools

E-Plan

DraftSight

Allen Bradley PLCs

FactoryTalk View

Job description

Senior Electrical Controls Engineer - Project Manager

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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]

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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