ELECTRICAL AND CONTROLS ENGINEER

Job Description

Description:

JC Ford - Tennessee is seeking top talent to take our organization to the next level! We are actively seeking an Electrical and Controls Engineer to join our team.

Essential Functions:

The Electrical & Controls Engineer coordinates closely with the Engineering and Operations staff to design, validate, commission, and troubleshoot electrical and control systems for automated food processing lines and equipment. The qualified candidate will be involved from initial concept through the entire life cycle of production lines and equipment featuring state of the art PLC-based controls with HMI panels. This position requires a high-energy individual with excellent teamwork. Must demonstrate solid judgment in technical problem-solving and analysis. This is a hands-on engineering position that demands effective collaboration with mechanical engineering, project management, fabrication, assembly, supply chain, sales, and customers.

In this role, you will define, implement, and continuously improve best practices for electrical and controls engineering, including preparation of requirements documents, verification and validation plans, and written procedures. You will prepare risk assessments and take appropriate countermeasures to attain technical and project goals. And you will

translate sales requirements into product specifications in accordance with our company product development process.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, detail orientation and analytical/problem solving skills are required. Must be a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to achieve results with minimal direction in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

Specific Responsibilities Include:

Generation of electrical schematics, control panel layouts, IO lists, electrical bills of material, and P&ID diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical

Programming using Rockwell CompactLogix and development of HMI interfaces using PanelView

Design, verification and validation of safety circuits and programming of safety PLC’s

Design and implementation of networked systems

Troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and combustion control systems

Verification and validation of designs to assure compliance with product specifications, regulatory requirements, international standards, and best practices

Application of Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA)

Development of test procedures, conduct product testing, and validate for production

Development of Root Cause Analyses and Corrective Action Plans

Application of FMEA and Risk Analysis to mitigate product risk

Collaboration with electrical, controls and mechanical engineering team members to grow technical knowledge base and implement best practices

Recommendation of various technology options or approaches for system, process, facility, or program improvements in terms of safety, performance, efficiency, and cost

10-20% travel to domestic and international customer locations as needed to support installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and upgrading of production lines and equipment

Collaboration with key suppliers to specify components that meet design requirements, diagnose, and resolve issues, and stay current with new technology and product advancements

Delivery of presentations on technical findings and project status to cross functional teams and management

Experience and Background:

3+ years of progressive experience in product development in a fast-paced environment

Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with a high level of autonomy

Must have solid technical writing and documentation skills

Ability to analyze complex data

Strong written and verbal language skills

Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles, methodologies, and processes

Experience in automated machinery design and manufacturing

Effective problem-solving skills

Expertise in electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical

Knowledge and application of Ladder logic programming

Effective use of engineering processes such as ECR/ECN

Preferred Experience and Skills:

Heavy capital equipment in the food industry

Preparation of P&ID diagrams

Communication systems, data logging and analysis

Control of automated, PLC-controlled food processing equipment

Designing and developing electromechanical assemblies and conveyor systems

Design of linear motion driven systems and controls

Design for Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, risk/hazard analysis and FMEA

ISO 9001 and/or ISO/TS/ATF 16949 quality management

ERP and PDM, preferably Autodesk Vault

Communication in Spanish

Education:

B.S. in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited university

Physical Requirements

The majority of the job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions, but the job will also require from time to time to visit the production floor or customer job sites. Please see RU 91 attached.

JC Ford Company is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (mental or physical), pregnancy, status as a parent, family medical history, genetic information, political affiliation, military service/protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. We will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, or local agencies.

Full-time