Position Description: Automation Control Specialist - Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
SUMMARY:
Perform electrical engineering assignments by applying standard engineering practices and principles under the guidance of a Senior Electrical Engineer. Design products, components, or assigned phases of major projects. Conduct necessary research to specific design problems. Recommend design modifications as indicated by test and usage.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Develop design layouts for new and revised designs by using or coordinating computer aided design (CAD) techniques.
- Ladder logic development for PLC controlled systems and other types of control programming.
- Perform electrical calculations including circuit design, conductor sizing, power requirements, PLC scan time considerations and time/motion studies.
- Work with Electrical Engineer to promote continual improvements in all aspects of electrical machine design.
- Travel to customer facilities to support breakdowns, installations, start-ups, performance runs and the like. International and domestic installations may require extended trip durations to complete all phases of the project.
- Develop applications of controls, instruments, and systems for new industrial uses.
- Direct and coordinate operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems in field installations.
- Provide technical information to the sales and service departments including assembly, detail, and commercial part numbers.
- Perform other Engineering Department related functions as assigned by the Engineering Manager or designate
Qualifications:
- Associates degree in a technical field required. Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in a specialized technical field.
- Minimum five years of experience directly related to designing electro-mechanical equipment for manufacturing environments required.
- Experience in the industrial equipment industry required; experience in the design of panels, wood or pulp and paper product handling equipment desired.
- Demonstrated knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, motion and control components required.
- Must have experience in industrial electrical design including ladder logic and other control experience preferably on multiple platforms.
- Proven proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar CAD system software required.