SR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (AUTOMATION/CONTROLS ENGINEER)

Planet Pharma; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group of Companies seeks a Sr Electrical Engineer (Automation/Controls) to lead electrical/controls support for packaging equipment and manufacturing process improvements at our North Haven site. You will draft electrical schematics, IQ/IQ/QA protocols, and FAT/SAT execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will utilize ABB/Rockwell PLCs, Cognex vision systems, and FactoryTalk software to diagnose faults, implement improvements, and ensure equipment meets CTQ

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC & Vision platforms (GuardLogix, CompactLogix, ControlLogix) and HMIs (FactoryTalk ME/SE) and Vision Inspection (Cognex, Keyence).
• Ability to read electrical schematics and diagnose servo/stepper motion control.
• Proficient in electrical/controls design with NFPA standards and automated assembly equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical/controls support for packaging equipment and retrofit projects.
• Provide documentation: operating instructions, schematics, specifications, IQ/IQ tests and FAT/SAT execution.
• Review quotes and participate in vendor selection and equipment qualification.

Skills

PLC Programming

Vision Systems

Electrical Schematics

Motion Control

Troubleshooting

NFPA Standards

Education

BS Electrical/Controls/Electromechanical Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Rockwell Automation Software

Cognex Vision Equipment

FactoryTalk ME/SE

Job description

Sr Electrical Engineer (Automation/Controls Engineer)

Location: North Haven, CT

Category: Engineering

Salary: Apply for details

Country: United States

Employment: Contract

Worksite: On-Site

Job Description

Packaging Equipment: Form, Fill, and seal packaging machines, Bar Sealing Vacuum Drying Systems, Automated Robotic Packaging and Assembly Equipment Automated Labeling Systems The electrical/controls support of various manufacturing areas within the General Surgical Products Focus Factory. This includes being the project lead in manufacturing process improvements, assembly equipment retrofit projects and new equipment procurement. Will be responsible for providing all documentation required to support assembly equipment. This includes but is not limited to operating instructions, electrical schematics, specifications, parameter settings, software backups, requirement specifications. Will write FAT, SAT and execution of Installation Qualification (IQ) functional protocol challenges.

• Provide technical support to maintenance as required
• Address appropriately related manufacturing issues on a daily basis as need
• Troubleshoot machine stoppages and provide root cause analysis for manufacturing teams
• Ability to read Electrical schematics
• Create and provide equipment specifications to vendors for quoting automated and manual equipment.
• Review and develop process improvements to increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of manufacturing systems.
• Review equipment quotes, design reviews and work with project teams to provide custom assembly equipment.
• Key participant in DFMEA, PFMEA, Machine Risk Assessments, and quality (CTQ) processes assuring specifications are well defined and documented.
• Key participant in equipment specifications, supplier selection, and qualification activities.
• Key participant in all Validation activities.
• Communicate and coordinate activities with multiple functional groups both within and outside of operations.
• 10% travel to manufacturing sites and supplier visits required. (Domestic)

Requirements

• Experience with PLC & Vision platforms (GuardLogix, CompactLogix and ControlLogix Platforms) and HMI’s (FactoryTalk ME/SE) and Vision Inspection (Cognex, Keyence)
• Ability to read Electrical schematics Experience and experience in diagnosing servo and stepper motion control and controllers.
• Proficient in electrical and controls design with experience using NFPA standards with experience in automated assembly equipment with ability to trouble shooting equipment using conventional diagnostic tools

Technical Skills

Must Have

• Automation Engineering
• Basic Knowledge working with vision systems and servo motors.
• Controls Engineering
• PLC Programming
• Understanding of Robotics and Vision Systems

Nice To Have

• Allen Bradley PLC
• Automated Inspection
• Cognex Vision equipment implementation
• Rockwell Automation Software

Education Required

BS Electrical/Controls/Electromechanical Engineering preferred.

Years’ Experience Required

• 3-5 yrs. Applicable Experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally.

The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.