Senior System Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Wisconsin; Presencial; USD 95.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking a Systems Engineer to design and develop advanced motor control systems for multiple industries. You will serve as the technical lead from order intake through system shipment, applying Power Electronics expertise and SolidWorks tooling.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in motor control, a strong understanding of motion control theory, and the ability to read schematics.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong background in SolidWorks tools and their application in system design.
• Experience with design of motor control and test systems.
• Understanding of motion control theory and algorithms.
• Knowledge of UL and CE standards for industrial control panels.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and component specs.

Responsabilidades

• Engineer custom motor control systems for Paper Converting and Metal Processing systems.
• Investigate and employ new components and technologies for use in systems.
• Lead system design reviews and guide CAD designers.
• Program PLCs, HMIs and VFDs for customer applications.
• Provide expert remote and on-site support for commissioning and field issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and certification requirements.

Conocimientos

Motion control theory

Understanding of electric machines

PLC/SCADA/Networking

Electrical schematics reading

Effective communication

Self-starter

Organized and deadline-driven

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Electrical

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Descripción del empleo

Systems Engineers are critical members of the order process as they support Sales in the quoting stages, serve as technical lead for orders/projects from when the order is received until when the system is shipped, and they provide expert field support for commissioning and field issues. The individual in this position will design and develop best-in-class motor control systems for a variety of industries and applications including testing of electric vehicle propulsion systems, maximizing oil production with artificial intelligence at the well, optimizing metal forming, dynamic automotive testing and delivering precision control systems for a wide range applications in the converting industry. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Power Electronics, design and development of Motor Control Systems and the use of SolidWorks tools. The position is located in Franksville, WI.

Primary Responsibilities

• Engineer custom motor control systems primarily for Paper Converting and Metal Processing systems which includes activities such as creation of Power Distribution Diagrams, Network Distribution Diagrams, bills of materials, and Electrical schematics.
• Investigate and employ new components and technologies for use in systems
• Continuously assess designs and investigate new/alternative components as applied to cost savings, quality improvement and certification requirements
• Assist sales engineers in their effort to provide accurate quotes
• Specify variable frequency drives, PLCs, HMIs, and networking components for customer applications
• Program PLCs, HMIs and VFD’s
• Serve as technical lead for PC and MP engineered systems through the development cycle
• Guide system CAD designers through panel design
• Participate in and lead system design reviews
• Work with in-house panel shop to ensure proper panel build and provide guidance as necessary
• Confirm system design and panel build meet certification requirements (UL508A, CE, IEEE, etc.)
• Guide and assist in test floor checkout of PC/MP systems
• Provide expert remote and on-site support for commissioning and field issues
• Ensure compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations.
• Verify conformance of components and systems to customer specifications.
• Complete load, voltage, amperage and heat calculations to ensure proper design.
• Work with Purchasing and Vendors to evaluate alternate components and materials.
• Monitor material costs to ensure lowest cost solutions are implemented.
• Troubleshoot application issues or systems field for customer deployed systems.
• Assist in the capture and documentation of customer requirements and translate those requirements into design and manufacturing specifications.
• Help define design standards for the Systems Engineering team.
• Support Aftermarket/Service team on an as-needed basis and serve as on-call rotation for after-hours phone service support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong Background in SolidWorks tools and their application in system design.
• Experience with design of motor control and test systems.
• Experience and understanding of motion control theory and algorithms.
• Good understanding of electric machines and motor control.
• Good understanding of electric power distribution components (transformers, filters, circuit breakers, etc.).
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, networking, embedded controllers and data acquisition systems.
• Familiarity with electrical schematic drawing packages AutoCAD, Solidworks Electrical, Eplan.
• Knowledge of UL and CE standards as they relate to industrial control panels.
• Expertise in industrial control panel system design.
• Experience with electrical system packaging containing transformers, contactors, circuit breakers, VFD/PLCs, etc.
• Understanding of electric machines, motor control & electric power distribution components (transformers, filters, circuit breakers, etc.).
• Effective communication skills (oral, written, and listening) and the ability to collaborate effectively both internally and externally with a diverse group of professionals.
• Organized, proactive and deadline-driven, and ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and tasks at the same time.
• Self-starter with the ability to operate effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently and consistently meet deadlines.
• Requires strong commitment to customer service and teamwork.
• Experience and understanding of motion control theory and algorithms.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and component specification sheets.
• Structured and conscientious - ensuring high-quality and timely deliverables.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and work under time pressure.
• Strong process orientation/discipline and demonstrated application of problem-solving tools is a plus (e.g. Paretto, 5-Why Analysis, 8-D’s, etc.).