Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Description

Electrical/Controls Engineer

Troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs, instrumentation, and drives on the production lines with an analytical systems-based approach.

Analyzes data to identify where quantifiable improvements will have the most impact in a rapidly changing manufacturing environment and manage those identified improvements at a multi production line, high speed asphalt roofing manufacturing facility.

Identifies gaps in automation deployment and works with Plant Systems team to implement improvements in PLC programs to drive results; report results up the chain of command.

Facilitates change management and sustainment documentation such as engineering drawings, manuals, process flow diagrams, and spare parts lists.

Performs electrical and controls layouts, updates and creates electrical drawings in CAD or other electrical drawing software.

Works cooperatively with a cross functional team of Engineers, Operations, and Maintenance personnel, understanding the needs of each department’s primary focus.

Analyzes operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.

Improve current manufacturing systems and reliability of electrical, controls systems on machinery which is exposed to abrasive materials.

Flexible and adaptive, able to thrive in a fast-changing environment, implementing solutions rapidly without cutting corners.

Assume role as project manager for installation of improvement projects.

Write project specifications for vendor bids, including project scope development

Provide appropriate project justification and cost-benefit analysis as necessary for project proposals.

Coordinate with cross functional teams in the design, planning, installation and commissioning phases

Full-time