Electrical Project and Drives Engineer

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally.

Why are we so successful?

Because we are passionate and love what we do!

We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

The Role Under the direction of Manager Electrical and Automation – Coil Processing , the Electrical Project and Drives Engineer is responsible for electrical and drives projects related to the coil processing line to include design, start-up, and troubleshooting.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Key Result Items Overall design responsibility of PLC and HMI Systems and Hardware for Coil Processing Lines.

Selection (sizing) of Drives and other components such as transformers, Line Reactors, contactors, braking resistors, etc.

Power and torque calculations for Drive systems.

Sizing power cables and control wires, fuses, circuit breakers, etc.

Program / Write Drive control code for position, speed, and current / torque control.

Tuning of above-mentioned control loops (Proportional, Integral.

And Derivative gains or bandwidth method).

PLC and HMI programming for Coil processing machines and complete lines.

Engineering of E-stop, Zone control, and other safety circuits.

Design and component sizing/selection for other control circuits (fuses, power supplies, control relays, motor starters, etc.) Operator Station and control panel layouts.

Creating Bills of Material.

Shop testing and field start-ups of Control Systems for coil processing Lines (PLC, HMI, AC and DC Drives, etc.) Interaction with customers and vendors.

Troubleshoot problems with customers over the phone and/or remote connection to PLC, HMI, AC and DC Drives, etc.) Assist in safety risk assessments.

Assist in cyber security assessments, scans and hardening.

Assist internal customer service department with identifying parts needed, pricing, etc.

Some travel required.

Approximately 25% - 30% Technology AutoCAD experience Microsoft Office Knowledge of computer and industrial communication networks.