Description

Opportunity

Senior Electrical Controls Engineer I

Role Summary

The Senior Electrical Controls Engineer I is responsible for working independently through highly complex projects with no supervision. The engineer will be the technical voice of their discipline and responsible for mentoring and strategic, scalable designs for control systems used on various types of machinery. The employee must have extensive experience with advanced motion control, heat and pressure regulation, and data logging. The employee must be comfortable instructing and assisting less experienced engineers with the critical competencies of the electrical engineer’s role.

About You

• Expert Technical capacity
• Higher order aptitude/skill set for problem-solving and analysis
• Strong attention to detail
• Communication
• Team player
• Customer focused
• Quality driven

Reporting / Supervisory Relationships

The Senior Electrical Controls Engineer I reports to the Electrical Engineering Supervisor. The position does not have any direct reports but needs to be comfortable mentoring less experienced engineers and working with the shop and service team through any challenges.

Essential Job Functions

• Control Cabinet Design
  • Create control panel designs in AutoCAD Electrical to be built in Beckwood’s internal panel shop.
  • Ensure electrical designs are compliant with UL 508A.
  • Design safety circuits compliant with ISO 13849.
  • Monitor the budget to keep the design within the quoted guidelines.
  • Create Controls Approval documents for review and sign-off by the customer.
  • Adapt to occasional customer requirements on hardware.
• Programming
  • Develop PLC programs using several different platforms, primarily Allen Bradley.
  • Design intuitive and consistent HMIs using Aveva Edge and AB Panel View.
  • Create motion control programs using Delta RMC Tools and Yaskawa MotionWorks.
  • Develop standard programming practices.
• Startup and Testing
  • Provide expert advice and help on in-house startups.
  • Occasionally assist with on-site commissioning or training.
  • Help lower-level engineers test sub-system performance, such as heaters, load cells, or third-party equipment.
  • Coach engineers on how to change systems rapidly to meet customer needs.
• Design Review and Programming Assistance
  • Proof cabinet designs created by less experienced engineers or in peer review.
  • Share and communicate examples of schematics with other engineers.
  • Make sure all criteria are met by comparing specifications to design, as needed.
• Review and approve major electrical design decisions for the company.
• Provides technical and industry expertise internally and to our customers regarding electrical design.
• Communication
  • Work with internal electrical shop leads during the start-up of new projects.
  • Keep management informed of project progress.
  • Meet with the customer to line out details of control plans and sequencing.
  • Communicate with estimating and sales on potential projects.
  • Collaborate closely with the Electrical Engineering Supervisor to implement standards and provide feedback and updates on lower-level engineers' capabilities and gaps.
• Sales
  • Participates in design reviews with the customer as needed.
  • Helps the customer and/or supplier shape their products or applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, most commonly Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 10-12 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a bachelor’s degree
• 12-14 years of industry experience without a bachelor’s degree

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bi-annual bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, life insurance, AD&D, parental leave)
• Flexible PTO & Sick Time
• Fun office atmosphere with catered lunches, group activities, and happy hours
• 401(k) with employer contribution

Work Environment

This position operates in an office environment with equal time in the plant. The employee is regularly exposed to a variety of conditions within the plant. The noise level is usually moderate. Will be exposed to manufacturing conditions including heat in the summer months and cold in the winter months.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, squat, bend, and walk. May climb on ladders and stand on equipment off the ground.

ABOUT US

Established in 1976, Beckwood is the world’s leading supplier of hydraulic and servo-electric presses, automation equipment, and industrial solutions. Our machinery is used by companies worldwide to manufacture the products we use every day. From airplanes to pacemakers and everything in between, our manufacturing solutions make the world smarter, faster, healthier, and safer.

Our people are the heartbeat of our organization. We come to work each day for the challenge and approach every project with a can-do attitude. We are competitive, fun-loving, and creative—with a passion for customer satisfaction. Learn more about our culture at beckwoodpress.com/careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.