Senior Electrical Engineer

Excelon Solutions; Trenton (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial automation company located in South Carolina seeks an experienced automation engineer. This role demands proficiency in Allen Bradley PLC's and strong capabilities in managing budgets and projects. Responsibilities include modifying equipment for automation, managing contractors, and designing control systems. The ideal candidate possesses a strong work ethic, self-starter attitude, and excellent communication skills. Join us and contribute to our continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Allen Bradley PLC's and industrial automation.
• Ability to manage capital and expense budgets to meet plant objectives.
• Proficiency in modifying and troubleshooting existing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Modify existing equipment for continuous improvement.
• Manage contractors and maintenance technicians.
• Design and oversee electrical control systems.

Skills

Experience with Allen Bradley PLC's and industrial automation

Strong work ethic

Self-starter attitude

Communication and negotiation skills

Troubleshooting and programming PLC’s

Job description

Years of Experience: 3+ years and experience with Allen Bradley PLC's and industrial automation is required.

Must-haves

• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC's and industrial automation.
• Strong work ethic and self-starter attitude.
• Ability to manage capital and expense budgets to meet plant objectives.
• Modify existing equipment for continuous improvement / automation activities determined by department CFT
• Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage contractors and maintenance technicians to support projects
• Design, develop and oversee all aspects of electrical control systems in department
• Work with equipment designers and vendors by providing clear communication and technical specifications for requests
• Manage capital and expense budgets in-order to meet plant objectives
• Strong work ethic and self-starter
• Troubleshooting and programming PLC’s

Skills:

• Proficient with Allen Bradley PLC’s remote IO, HMI’s and programming thru associated Rockwell software
• Proficient in supporting production and maintenance thru modifications and troubleshooting of Allen Bradley PLC’s
• Proficient with Allen Bradley variable frequency and servo drives thru programming and troubleshooting
• Proficient with industrial ethernet communication and machine network layout
• Proficient with equipment safety thru hardware design / component selection, equipment risk assessment process and arc flash requirements per NFPA 70E