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Role Overview
Design of Electrical Hardware and Software for Industrial Production Machinery; Negotiate with Production Engineering to Clarify Project Specification; Develop Quotation for Electrical System, Including Purchased Components and Labor; Design of Safety Control Circuit, Hardware Circuit, and Generating Hardware Drawings; Creation of Machine Software to Control the Machine (PLC, Robot, Vision, Servo Motors, etc.); Adjustment / Debug of the Machine Software during Machine Construction and Install; Updating Final Electrical Drawings to Reflect Changes Made during Machine Construction; Create Electrical Portion of the Machine Operation Manual; Some travel is expected, domestic and international.
The E3-level Electrical/Controls Engineer exhibits nearly full autonomy over executing their assigned work.
They are assigned a job or task and are able to develop their own plan of action to complete it satisfactorily.
They can handle working on broad or undeveloped, high-level concepts.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Designs safety and operational controls for new and existing equipment and troubleshoots any issues with these controls, referring complex issues to more experienced engineers when needed.
• Specifies components for use in equipment for controls systems. Documents control systems in drawings, schematics and spec sheets.
• Programs PLC controllers and documents PLC programs using ladder logic diagrams.
• Collaborates with Automation Engineering and Maintenance to verify that the design of all production equipment meets all regulatory and DENSO standards.
• After consulting with Automation Engineering and Maintenance, creates equipment specifications based upon requirements for GUI/communication interfaces and networking requirements.
• Collaborates with production planning to schedule electrical work and equipment modifications and/or installation.
• Develops clear and concise operator instruction manuals.
• May train or mentor less experienced engineers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
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Job Summary
Design of Electrical Hardware and Software for Industrial Production Machinery; Negotiate with Production Engineering to Clarify Project Specification; Develop Quotation for Electrical System, Including Purchased Components and Labor; Design of Safety Control Circuit, Hardware Circuit, and Generating Hardware Drawings; Creation of Machine Software to Control the Machine (PLC, Robot, Vision, Servo Motors, etc.); Adjustment / Debug of the Machine Software during Machine Construction and Install; Updating Final Electrical Drawings to Reflect Changes Made during Machine Construction; Create Electrical Portion of the Machine Operation Manual; Some travel is expected, domestic and international.
The E3-level Electrical/Controls Engineer exhibits nearly full autonomy over executing their assigned work.
They are assigned a job or task and are able to develop their own plan of action to complete it satisfactorily.
They can handle working on broad or undeveloped, high-level concepts.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Designs safety and operational controls for new and existing equipment and troubleshoots any issues with these controls, referring complex issues to more experienced engineers when needed.
- Specifies components for use in equipment for controls systems. Documents control systems in drawings, schematics and spec sheets.
- Programs PLC controllers and documents PLC programs using ladder logic diagrams.
- Collaborates with Automation Engineering and Maintenance to verify that the design of all production equipment meets all regulatory and DENSO standards.
- After consulting with Automation Engineering and Maintenance, creates equipment specifications based upon requirements for GUI/communication interfaces and networking requirements.
- Collaborates with production planning to schedule electrical work and equipment modifications and/or installation.
- Develops clear and concise operator instruction manuals.
- May train or mentor less experienced engineers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills And Abilities
- PLC programming, controls circuit design, machine safety standards and component selection criteria knowledge and experience required
- Analytical skills with an ability to independently evaluate and develop innovative solutions to complex situations
- Written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills. Ability to communicate with internal and external customers on issues of moderate to considerable importance, up to and including senior management.
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
- Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
- Project management skills, including identifying and scheduling process steps, determining resources and staff required to successfully complete assigned projects or project steps and reporting on project
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to apply process improvement planning and checking to own work output and to assist others with identifying gaps in work results
Required Qualifications
- 5-8 years of relevant experience as a Controls Engineer or related experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or other related technical degree
- While a candidate at the E3 level is preferred, the M&T Electrical Engineering department will also consider candidates at an E2 or E1 level, based on their qualifications.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans
- 401K with 4% Company Match
- Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays
- Bonus Program
- FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
- Company provided Life, Disability, ADD, and Business Travel Insurance
- Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
- Various Optional Insurance Programs such as Legal, Identity Theft, Critical Illness, etc.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
- Volunteer opportunities
- Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
- Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
- Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)
Candidates residing 50+ miles from the work location are eligible for relocation assistance.
Annual Salary: $96,000 - $120,000
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