Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Position is located in the Brainerd Lakes Area. No Remote work is available must be in person.

POSITION SCOPE: An Electrical Design Engineer in the Machinery Division is required to manage and perform tasks associated with electrical design and fabrication of packaging machinery.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for complete electrical project management including scheduling, planning, programming, machine power-up, test, debug, shipment and change orders.

Control system design for manufacturing equipment including control panel engineering, PLC, Servo and HMI programming, and start-up support.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to be applied in design, programming, and troubleshooting of control systems.

Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills, enabling the ability to interact with all levels of management, clients, and vendors.

Machine system understanding, able to collaborate with Mechanical Engineers on what control features are required. Determine best control solutions with Mechanical Engineers.

Develop project documentation, electrical schematics, and program files for highly customized machines.

Coordinate multiple assignments for on time completion of projects.

Prioritize resources and delegate tasks. Track project progress and schedule on custom machinery.

Assist with customer check-outs and resolve detailed technical queries. Typical customer level interaction: Plant Managers, domestic and international operations.

Work with manufacturing, service, and customers to resolve machine problems.

Perform other duties as required.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

BSEE or BSEET or related degree in Automation/Controls preferred.

Experience with high-speed automation. Candidates with experience in beverage, or consumer products on high-speed packaging machines are preferred but consideration to other industries is acceptable.

Specific experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens Servos, PLCs and HMIs, control panel design, and the configuration of industrial communication networks such as ethernet, profinet, and/or profibus.

Experience with Beckhoff etherCat a plus.

5-7 years of engineering experience with PLC, Servo and HMI automation applications and Project Management.

Ability to simultaneously organize and successfully execute multiple project responsibilities.

Pay Range: $86,250.00 - $115,000.00Company Description

Brainerd Lakes Economic Development Corporation is helping to hire this position for a member company. We work with companies in our area to help them expand and grow in MN.

Full-time