Electrical Controls Engineer II or III - Bellefonte, United States - Restek Corporation

Description

Job Description

Restek is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer II or III to join the Engineering, Maintenance and Facilities (EMF) department. This position will be filled as either an Engineer II or III pending the successful candidate's education and experience.

The Electrical Controls Engineer researches, designs, and develops a wide variety of complex systems. This position also installs a wide variety of complex apparatus, components, equipment, and machinery; and works closely with other engineering areas to ensure optimum utilization of equipment. This position provides technical direction to team members in design construction and the operation of complex, state-of-the-art systems. It provides comprehensive knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practice, and theory, as well as general engineering support for Restek and the EMF Department support initiatives.

Job Duties:

1. Make internal customer contacts regarding Engineering Work Requests (EWR), and work with internal customers to develop Project Initiation sheets (PI Sheets).
2. Develop preliminary project plans, including functional specifications. Support other groups at Restek in proposing and gaining acceptance of project plans.
3. Provide project leadership and management for assigned projects. Communicate status of projects and priorities on a regular basis.
4. Design and develop hardware and software as appropriate for controls projects. Integrate hardware, software, and IT systems into reliable and robust process systems. Debug hardware and software systems.
5. Document design and operation of systems clearly and completely.
6. Provide internal customer support for installed systems.
7. Support evaluation and optimization of new and existing process control systems. Support initiatives to reduce process variability and increase manufacturing productivity.
8. Maintain and regularly communicate project status and priorities. Seek approval for alternative projects that may not be on priority list.
9. Work as an EMF team member to establish and maintain department standards.
10. Support EMF Department initiatives.
11. Understand and follow safe handling of materials and equipment according to OSHA and company policy standards. Maintain quality of processes under the domain of the job responsibilities.
12. Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• 2 Year Accredited Electrical Technician School required, BS degree is preferred, with either 6-10 years (for level II) OR 10+ years (for level III) of demonstrated electrical experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Studies should emphasize industrial electrical controls.
• Experience designing electrical control systems using schematic diagrams (including ladder logic) and other standard drawings and documentation listed in NFPA 79. Ability to read, interpret and create electrical drawings including power and controls schematic diagrams (ladder logic or interconnection diagrams).
• Must have a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
• PE License not required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Meet qualifications and possess Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities of the Electrical Controls Engineer II level.
• Ability to program PLC's using CoDeSys is preferred.
• Perform simple programming with computer languages such as Visual Basic or Visual C# is a plus.
• Knowledge of ASP.NET (MVC Web App) framework.
• Knowledge of EtherCAT and TwinCAT communication protocols is a plus.
• Knowledge of Universal Robotics programming is a plus.
• Good understanding and experience with controls architecture and development.
• Designs electrical controls systems from conception to final implementation.
• Strong ability to establish and maintain project schedules and cost.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Good mechanical/electrical skills with ability to troubleshoot systems.
• Ability to work with sophisticated machinery.
• General understanding of controls hardware and software architecture.
• General familiarity with digital and analog I/O and interfacing to PLC-based and/or PC-based systems.
• Able to create and maintain engineering drawings using AutoCAD.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to effectively lead and facilitate work teams.
• Good verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

At Restek, success begins and ends with our people. Through the core values that are at the heart of our culture, we embrace diverse perspectives and are committed to an inclusive, collaborative, and safe working environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and gives back to the communities where we live and do business across the globe.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Restek provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.