What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Controls Engineer position at Swanson-Erie Corporation?
Swanson-Erie Corporation, since 1919, a leader in advanced machine design and build, is seeking a Controls Engineer for its Erie operation.
Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct customer reviews addressing overall specifications, component selection, panel design, and then design schematics, on-machine control layouts and programming PLC and HMI to meet customer specifications.
- Prepare the electrical and pneumatics drawing package for product and/or system designs to meet customer requirements.
- Prepare bills of material for the electrical and pneumatics drawing package including specifying vendor components to use in final design.
- Implement a complete software solution including PLC, HMI and other 3rd party devices programming from controls specifications and drawings.
- Develop control component communications and perform software installation, I/O testing and debugging of PLC and HMI software.
- Participate in product and system design reviews, machine run-off, and take responsibility for electrical and pneumatic controls.
Skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to represent the company in a professional manner.
- Excellent problem solving and time management skills.
- Good electrical/mechanical aptitude and knowledge.
- In-depth knowledge of electronic equipment and computer hardware and software.
- Self-motivated and highly organized.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office Suite.
- Ability to work with other engineering and manufacturing personnel to resolve problems on the shop floor.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; associate or technical degree will be considered.
- 5 years of experience with industrial electrical automation and machine control system design.
- Experience in Siemens, Allen Bradley, Modicon PLC programming and products; other PLC’s a plus.
- Experience with industrial communications networks a plus.
- Experience with electrical and pneumatic specifications and drawings/schematics.
- Experience with designing and implementing motion control systems, including servo motors; robotic controls a plus.
- Experience with machine inspection/vision systems a plus.
- Specific experience in the control of multiple station machines is highly desirable.
Variations from the above requirements will be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- industrial electrical automation control system design: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person