Senior Engineer, Automation and Controls

Moventas Wind Ltd; South Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Moventas Wind Ltd in South Carolina is seeking a Senior Engineer in Automation and Controls to join their dynamic team. The role involves developing electrical and control systems, providing technical support, and overseeing capital projects within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, 3-5 years of related experience, and proficiency in industry tools. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years related job experience.
• Strong fundamental knowledge of control and electrical system design.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and lift/move 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical and controls system design solutions.
• Provide technical support to customers.
• Oversee management of assigned capital projects.

Skills

Proficient with MS Office

Allen Bradley

RSLogix 5000

Indusoft

AutoCAD Electrical

Critical thinking

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Engineer, Automation and Controls

Are you passionate about working within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment? Are you driven by a strong safety and quality culture? Do you have good people management and communication skills and enjoy working within a diverse team?

Then you may be our new:

Your key tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Develop electrical and controls system design solutions based on engineering principles and involvement in presentation of the solution to customer.
• Provide technical support to external and internal customers.
• Support and oversee management of assigned capital projects including costing, planning, budgetary management, project management, and implementation.
• Resolve operational problems related to projects and minimize delays or unexpected cost increases.
• Ensure all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed for all work completed.
• Analyze project requirements and perform technical calculations supporting design including electrical requirements, robotic safety standards, and motor controls.
• Create accurate Bill of Materials.
• Define equipment and parts from external suppliers.
• Conduct cost and time estimations.
• Oversee project workflow and support internal and external resources to ensure timely delivery of projects, expected quality, and allotted budget.
• Electrical software design of customized solutions including manufacturing automation and safety systems. Maintain project scope and identify project creep.
• Support manufacture, build and validation of systems which include pneumatics, servos, VFDs, relays, communication networks, touchscreens, pushbuttons and robotic integration.
• Create customer documentation such as user manuals, programming diagrams, network diagrams, and electrical drawings.
• Architect programs that are simple to test, well documented and versatile.
• Commission customized products and systems onsite and at customer facilities.
• Modify systems upon customer’s request and document the amendments accordingly.
• Provide technical support of PLC‑based hardware and software.

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent education/work experience.
• 3–5 years related job experience.
• Proficient with MS Office, Allen Bradley, RSLogix 5000, Indusoft, AutoCAD Electrical.
• Strong fundamental knowledge of control and electrical system design and its application in automated industrial designs including specification of vision, power, sensor, inspection, and communication systems.
• Strong critical thinking skills with exception problem solving skills. Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Required to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Must be able to lift and/or move 25 lbs.

You will report to Sean Alexander, Manager, Maintenance, Bethune.