Electrical Controls Engineering Technician

Description: AAS Mechanical Engineering Technology, BS Mechanical Engineering Technology, BS Mechanical Engineering (Equivalent work experience may be considered in rare circumstances.) and 3+ years' experience.Top 3 Skills1) Has years of successful experience performing hands-on installation support for new or modified production equipment.2) Has years of successful experience performing hands-on troubleshooting, process start-up, and documentation of Mechanical and Electrical Systems for new or modified production equipment.3) Ability to supervise internal maintenance and outside contract trades during all aspects of equipment installation and conversion such as demolition, construction, installation, testing, and debug of production equipment.AutoCAD+, MS Office requiredPURPOSE OF POSITION:A.Perform hands-on installation support for new or modified production equipment.B.Supervise and provide direction to internal maintenance and outside contract trades during all aspects of equipment installation and conversion such as demolition, construction, installation, testing, and debug of production equipment.C.Perform hands-on troubleshooting, process start-up, design, and documentation of Electrical and Controls Systems for new or modified production equipment.D.Modify existing documentation to complete drawing packages, installation checklists, machine part lists, illustrations, and machine specs of production equipment.E.Assess condition and usability of existing equipment for fit and function with new installation plans.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: (Majority of time will be spent on production floor working on equipment)A.Execute initial equipment set-up and debug up to the point of turnover to operations.B.Provide second-level troubleshooting support, replacing or directing trades as necessary to replace defective components and execute changes in design to solve equipmentprocess issues.C.Procure and expedite materials for new or modified equipment.D.Assist in developing electrical installation checklists and schedules. Oversee, as appropriate, the usage of these systems.E.Prepare work orders and direct maintenance personnel andor outside contract trades in the fabrication, assembly, testing, and installation of equipment.F.Review and update installation documentation and drawings as required.G.Understanding use and set-up of machine controls for digital and analog IOH.Redline existing schematics and follow-up with drafting services or oversee draftsmen as required to resolve design issues.I.Provide training to internal maintenance, and outside contract trades on new equipment installation procedures as required for successful execution of installation activities.J.Analyze and correct equipment installation practices to improve efficiencies, specifically directed toward enhancing installation schedules.DESIRED SKILLSEXPERIENCEEducation required:AAS Electrical Engineering Technology, BS Electrical Engineering Technology, or BS Electrical Engineering (Equivalent work experience may be considered in rare circumstances.)Experience required:Minimum 5+ years of experienceSkill or work style preferred:A.Self-motivatedB.Results orientedC.Ability to handle multiple prioritiesD.Ability to work well with varied job requirementsE.Ability to work well in small teams is essentialF.Well organizedUnique or special requirements:A.All positions will require the majority of time be spent on the floor working on equipmentB.Strong practical hands-on aptitudeC.Electro-mechanical troubleshooting ability, proficient with electrical schematicsD.Motion control knowledge: servo, stepper, DC, AC drivesE.Process variable understanding: flow, temperature, rate, pressure, levelF.Thorough understanding of current loopsG.Serial communication knowledge: RS232 485, Ethernet, IEEE-488H.Machine control knowledge and understands classical control theoryI.Mechanical aptitudeEquipment or software experience preferred:Windows, MS Office suite including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, AutoCAD® 2023, AutoCAD Electrical® 2023, PLC and PC based systems, Allen-Bradley PLC, Beckhoff PLC Motion Control, B-R Control, Fanuc Robotics, C++, Visual Basic, IFix, Automated equipment systems experienceEquipment familiarization preferred:A.Fluke Meters, Oscilloscopes, and other electronic test equipmentB.Electronic calibration equipmentC.Precision flow calibration equipmentD.Programmable ControllersE.Equipment used for machine installation activities: man lifts, label makers, hand tools, etc.

Created: 2024-10-24