SR. Electrical Engineer

Louver Group; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mestek Machinery is seeking anAutomation Engineer to design, develop, and manage automation projects spanning weeks to months. You will work on control systems, PLC programming, HMI, and interface circuitry, while coordinating with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to meet budgets and schedules.

The role requires strong debugging, vendor coordination, and proficiency with major PLC brands, CAD tools, and design documentation standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with 5–7 years in industrial automation.
• Knowledge of UL/CSA/CE electrical codes and major PLC brands.
• Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, debug, and support automation control systems; source vendors.
• Create master plans, automation strategy, software config, troubleshoot issues.
• Develop documentation standards with Engineering Manager; design and program control software.
• Write and debug PLC code; program HMI devices; design interface circuitry.
• Determine power/load requirements and design sequence/timing control logic.
• Draft cable connection diagrams; support design verification and testing.
• Contribute to root-cause analysis and improvements; collaborate across mech/elec/software.
• Perform tests and studies; other duties as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

BSEE

BSME

Tools

AB PLC

Siemens PLC

B&R PLC

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Mestek Machinery is the industry-leading designer and manufacturer of the most complete, productive, and innovative metal forming solutions for the fabrication of HVAC sheet metal ductwork and fittings. Our family of companies –- Lockformer, Engel, Iowa Precision, Roto-Die, have decades of experience addressing every facet of the HVAC duct industry. The result is a combined knowledge and experience that develops cutting edge, precision technology and automated manufacturing equipment that improves productivity while ensuring the highest-quality finished ducts and fittings.

Job Description

In a global market, design, develop, and manage projects to completion, on time, and within budget, ranging from small-scale to high-visibility projects to improve products and processes.The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, have a strong desire to learn new skills, and be comfortable working on larger projects spanning weeks or months as well as fast turnaround projects requiring a couple of hours or days.

• Responsible for the safe operation, design, and debugging of process and automation control systems. Source and recommend appropriate vendors.
• Must have the ability to create master plans, automation strategy, software configuration, and troubleshoot complex issues that arise.
• Work with the Engineering Manager to establish and enforce design, design change control, and design and program documentation standards for electrical engineering activities.
• Write and debug multiple station PLC code and write device drivers.
• Program MMI devices and design interface circuitry.
• Determine power and load requirements along with restrictions.
• Design logic system for functions such as sequence and timing control.
• Design and draft diagram of cable connections.
• Create processes and controls for design verification.
• Create quality testing procedures and tools.
• Willingness and desire to take complete ownership and responsibility for projects.
• Identify performance issues on new or existing equipment, perform root cause analysis, and suggest possible solutions.
• Proactively contribute to brainstorming and whiteboard sessions regarding new designs andproductively critiqueexisting designs led by other team members.
• Thrive at working closely in a multi-disciplinary team including mechanical, electrical, software, controls, etc.
• Performs or assists with equipment and material test studies.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Preferred Experience

• BSEE, BSME: 5-7 years’ experience in the industrial automation industry.
• Knowledge of current technology & applicable electrical codes related to job duties (UL/CSA/CE).
• Working knowledge of major brand PLC’s and control devices: AB, Siemens, B&R, etc.
• Knowledge of electromechanical relations of an entire automation system.
• Motivation to contribute to the improvement of engineering procedures.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Excellent technical skills, strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge and interpretation of code compliance requirements and industry standards.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Experience working in or closely with machine shops is a plus (welding, milling, turning, sheet metal, etc).
• Knowledge and experience with 3D Cad software. Autodesk inventor (preferred), Solidworks, or others.