Controls Electrical Engineer

Controls Electrical Engineer

 

LHH Recruitment Solutions is hiring a Controls Electrical Engineer for a full-time position at our heavy metal manufacturing facility in Tusculum, TN area. Due to the company’s rapid growth, this is an excellent opportunity for someone to evolve into a leadership role and become a true business partner. Relocation assistance is available for candidates outside of the area.

 

The Controls Electrical Engineer will provide controls/electrical engineering services to integrate mechanical systems, electronic controls and computer science to design and create new production and manufacturing equipment and processes for the facility and its customers.

• Primary focus is to specify, design and manage the installation of capital projects to improve plant equipment and processes for increased productivity, reliability and reduced operating costs.

• Secondary focus is to provide technical support to operations/facility for repair, modifications and upgrades of existing equipment, processes, infrastructure and building and grounds.

 

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Research, specify and design new or improved processes and equipment.

• Provide cost estimates, equipment layouts, design prints and time schedules for the installation of new processes, machines and equipment.

• Write and implement PLC programs (specifically Control Logix System), HMIs, microcontrollers, servo drives and vision systems.

• Research, select and apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing or electronic communication.

• Create electrical drawings using CAD software.

• Represent engineering on cross-functional teams.

• Provide technical support to operations, maintenance and lab personnel in maintaining production equipment, laboratory equipment and building and grounds.

• Work with production supervision and personnel to improve production processes and equipment.

• Work with production personnel to maintain machine performance to ensure quality output.

• Work with production and maintenance supervision/personnel to ensure compliance with all safety codes and regulations.

 

Secondary Functions

• Provide technical assistance to Metallurgical Lab personnel in the specification and implementation of new equipment and instrumentation to improve metal quality.

• Provide technical assistance to Chemical Lab personnel in the specification and implementation of new equipment and instrumentation to measure product quality.

• Provide technical direction to electricians in maintaining plant electrical equipment and instrumentation.

• Secure outside electricians to assist in project work and maintenance of plant electrical distribution system.

• Assist maintenance by transferring project engineering information for newly installed equipment.

• Assist with the technical evaluations of electrical machinery and devices following catastrophic failure.

• Participate in and provide technical support to quality improvement teams.

• Provide monthly review of activities and issues.

 

Education / Experience / Skills: 

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent.

• 5+ years experience with large DC motor drive systems, computer network systems & wiring, and process control theory in a metalworking manufacturing environment.

• Prior success applying machine control equipment, process control instrumentation and associated software.

• Must be competent in the application of OHSA, EPA, and other health & safety regulations.

• Write and implement PLC programs (specifically Control Logix System), HMIs, microcontrollers, servo drives, and vision systems. Must be proficient in RS Logix 5000 Enterprise Series software.

• Prior success applying automation theory, electrical circuits, electrical and mechanical drawings, and simulation software.

• Design advanced electronic control systems for mechanical systems.

• Maintain technical project files.

• Design advanced precision equipment for accurate or controlled applications.

• Research, select, and apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing or electronic communication.

• Design, develop or implement control circuits or algorithms for electromechanical or pneumatic devices or systems.

• Create mechanical and electrical drawings using CAD software.

 

Skills

• Leadership skills: Skills to influence the actions and opinions of others in a desired direction: to exhibit judgment in leading others to worthwhile objectives.

• Commitment to Task: Able to start and persist with specific courses of action while exhibiting high motivation and a sense of urgency; willing to commit to long hours of work and make personal sacrifice to reach goals.

• Analytical Problem Solving: Able to use a systematic approach in solving problems through analysis of problem and evaluation of alternate solutions; use logic, mathematics, or other problem-solving tools in data analysis or in generating solutions.

 

Specifics:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure

• Full benefits package

• 401K with match

• Strong vacation and corporate holiday policy

 

Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year

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