The ideal candidate has an Electrical Engineering or technology background with a strong technical aptitude and hands on experience. They should have interest in designing and commissioning of industrial control systems for Steel Mills and/or other heavy industries. The individual should also have exposure or experience in programming, designing, and commissioning PLCs, Drives and Automation systems. An interest in Mechanical systems a plus. Must have good communication skills, responsible for coordinating with Mechanical Project Manager, Vendors, and our Customer on each project.
Programming background:
- HMI development: Siemens, Rockwell, and Wonderware Platforms
- PLC software engineering : Siemens and Rockwell Platforms
- Software Computer skills Design : MS Office, Power Point, Excel
Electrical Design background (or interest)
- Project management
- Design and reading Single Line, Layouts using AutoCad Electrical.
- Panel design.
- AC and DC Drive systems commissioning
- Process line experience a plus
- Robotic experience a plus
The candidate's responsibilities are:
- Manage, Design, Checkout, and commission PLC controlled equipment used in the metals industry. Such equipment may include: material handling systems, steel and aluminum process control systems, transfer cars, automated cranes and more. The electrical equipment often includes: power distribution, variable speed drives, positioning systems, instrumentation, PLCs and HMIs. Familiarity with the National Electrical Code.
- Understands and programs PLC and HMI code and knows how to relate it to machine or process operation.
- Studies schematics, equipment layout, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation and wiring procedures of electrical devices on the mechanical equipment.
- Installs or oversees installation of equipment according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Consults with Mechanical engineering personnel to resolve problems in system operation and maintenance.
- Interprets maintenance manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams, and repairs equipment, utilizing knowledge of electronics and using standard test instruments and hand tools.
- Instructs and directs workers in building OEM equipment.
- May supervise client's personnel in testing, tuning, and adjusting equipment to obtain optimum operating performance.
- Advising management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product improvements.
- May require up to 25% travel based on the project work load.
- Works with equipment manufacturing personnel to develop machine conduit layout, shipping splits, and checkout procedures.
- Must be able to work in a heavy industrial environment.
- Provide system training once installation is complete.
- Builds long term relationships with customer base.
- Answers customer support phone calls after shipment and acts as liaison to Mechanical Project engineers with technical problems at customer's site.
- Coordinates with in-house panel shop and electricians for building control panels and wiring equipment in the shop for testing.
- Manages designers and automation engineers assigned to your projects.
- Implement and follow a schedule and budget per project in conjunction with the mechanical project manager.
- Multitask to manage several projects at once with different designers, automation engineers, and mechanical project managers.
Benefits- Steel Equipment Specialists actively benchmarks our employee positions to confirm we offer the most competitive of salaries and accurately scale commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- 401(k) retirement plan with excellent company match
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
- Professional development opportunities
- Student Loan reimbursement opportunities to maximize earnings
- Annual Profit Sharing bonuses
