Electrical Controls Engineer

Electrical Controls Engineer Job description OVERVIEW MBC Aerosol is currently seeking a motivated individual to join our Electrical Design team. The role of a Controls Engineer will be to take industrial automation projects from an initial kick-off meeting to working completion through all of the stages of design & configuration, also when requested, be able to support existing customers by working alongside with the service team, and occasionally support the shop builders & sales with electrical questions. MBC provides Aerosol equipment to customers in the Industrial, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Pharmaceutical, and Chemical & Household Use Industries. Responsibilities: Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers & sales with a goal of achieving a high-quality product for the customer’s according to the sales writeup. Build electrical schematics using AutoCAD/ AutoCAD Electrical to NFPA 79 standards Specify components correctly for their application – rating, size, functionality, etc. Put together bill of materials and work with purchasing to get items ordered & in on time Collaborate as needed with purchasing, inventory & shipping on electrical components Arrange components for back panel layouts with information necessary for the panel builders Inspect enclosures to ensure they are correctly built to schematics & specifications Be able to troubleshoot wiring (point-to-point, voltage & current) utilizing a multimeter If needed, make small panel corrections independently & cleanly while ensuring proper wire routing, stripping, ferrules, shrink labelling, and termination Provide an up to date drawing package inside the electrical enclosure prior to shipping Design & program safety systems to meet the safety level requirement for the project Program Allen Bradley Compactlogix PLC’s Program human machine interfaces (HMI) typically with Allen Bradley FactroryTalk ME Proficiency in PLC programming (“ladder logic”) using studio 5000 Support shop training on printing labels for wires, cables, terminal blocks & devices Support panel builders by answering questions & providing drawing updates Support customers when needed by collaborating with the service department team Assist machine builders with on machine wiring questions as needed Technical Writing for customer documentation Maintain departmental standards and documentation Must provide high quality design and have an attention to detail Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines Proven communication, organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel) Requirements: A Degreed Electrical Engineer with min 5 yrs. Relevant experience Hazloc environment experience (advantageous but not essential) Exposure to Intrinsically Safe Circuitry (advantageous but not essential) intuitive approach to programming and HMI layout Pneumatic Logic circuit design (advantageous but not essential) Rare travel maybe required (typically less than 5%) Job Type: Full-time Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Work Location: In person