Lead Electrical and Controls Engineer - Paper Industry

Foth
Green Bay, WI
Remote

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have 10+ years of industrial electrical and controls engineering experience in manufacturing environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 10+ years of industrial electrical and controls design experience in manufacturing settings
    — “10+ years of relevant engineering/design experience with exposure to manufacturing environments”
  • Individuals with hands-on experience in PLC/DCS, HMI, VFD, and servo motion integration
    — “Coordinate and execute design and programming of PLC/DCS, HMI, VFD and Servo Motion projects”
  • Engineers with a track record of developing bid and construction packages for industrial clients
    — “Develop design packages for bid and construction”
  • Professionals who can interface directly with clients and build long-term relationships
    — “Interface directly with client(s) on a daily basis to understand and respond to their needs”
  • Engineers with a strong background in electrical system design and control panel layout
    — “Electrical system design schematics and control panel layout design”

Things to consider

  • Travel is a significant commitment, with approximately 35% of annual time spent on site
    — “Travel to client sites and Foth office locations as needed for work (approximately 35% annually)”
  • The role may require working nights and weekends for troubleshooting support
    — “Respond to and support project and client requests for on-going controls troubleshooting, including ongoing support of production equipment (may include nights and weekends)”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize your experience with Rockwell Control Logix and FTView HMI in your resume and interviews
    — “Rockwell Control Logix based PLC and FTView HMI hardware & Software”
  • Highlight your ability to coordinate design and programming across multiple projects and teams
    — “Work simultaneously on multiple project teams and client teams”
  • Showcase your experience with industrial sensing technologies and panel layout design
    — “Sensing technologies and panel design/layout”
  • Demonstrate your ability to produce high-quality bid and construction packages
    — “Produce high quality project deliverables while working in a collaborative team environment”
  • Include your experience with flow control valves, P&IDs, and DCS systems in your application
    — “Flow control valves, damper actuators, P&IDs, loop configurations, DCS, thermocouples, level, flow, and temperature controls”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • technical hardware and software design leadership
  • project management
Typical background
electrical engineeringcontrols engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Plc/dcsHMIVFDServo MotionEthernet/ip NetworkingElectrical System DesignSensing Technologies

Preferred

Professional Engineering

About the role

Original posting from Foth via Lever

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers. 

Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Lead Electrical and Controls Engineer who has a desire to contribute to our clients’ success and is looking for new learning experiences and opportunities for career growth.  This position will be working out of our Green Bay, Wisconsin or US-Based Remote office location.

Primary Responsibilities::

Provide technical hardware and software design leadership for industrial projects

Develop design packages for bid and construction

Coordinate and execute design and programming of PLC/DCS, HMI, VFD and Servo Motion projects from hardware design and software integration through construction start-up

Coordinate electrical engineering and lead design/CAD resources

Provide hardware and software design for machine design projects in consumer products and general industrial markets

Develop design packages

Assist in the development project related documentation including schedules, specifications, and cost estimates

Produce high quality project deliverables while working in a collaborative team environment

Gather data and provide installation, start up, and troubleshooting support

Work simultaneously on multiple project teams and client teams.

Respond to and support project and client requests for on-going controls troubleshooting, including ongoing support of production equipment (may include nights and weekends)

Interface directly with client(s) on a daily basis to understand and respond to their needs

Develop relationships and cultivate future work opportunities with clients and facilities as work is performed 

Travel to client sites and Foth office locations as needed for work (approximately 35% annually)

Required Qualifications::

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a combination of two or four-year technology degree supplemented with equivalent technical training or experience
  • 10+ years of relevant engineering/design experience with exposure to manufacturing environments, including troubleshooting complex projects 

Required recent experience with the following::

  • Industrial Intelligent linear actuators and end effectors
  • Integration of Machine Vision
  • Rockwell Control Logix based PLC and FTView HMI hardware & Software
  • Rockwell PowerFlex VFDs and Inverter duty motors
  • Rockwell Kinetix Servo Drives and Motors
  • Ethernet and Ethernet/IP Networking
  • Electrical system design schematics and control panel layout design
  • Developing construction and installation documentation
  • Sensing technologies and panel design/layout
  • Producing engineering construction and bid packages in accordance with employer/client standards
  • Flow control valves, damper actuators, P&IDs, loop configurations, DCS, thermocouples, level, flow, and temperature controls  

Preferred Qualifications::

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 24 months of your start date
  • Knowledge of safety standards (ISO 13849-1 & RIA 15.06) and risk assessments 

Preferred experience with the following::

  • Robotics, Vision Systems, 3D Scanners 
  • AutoCad and AutoCad Electrical
  • MES/Database programming (SQL, RS-SQL, MS Access)
  • Experience with polymer extrusion and/or adhesive systems
  • Siemens S7 & TIA Portal PLCs and HMIs
  • Siemens or Schneider/Modicon PLCs
  • Siemens, CH or Schneider HMIs
  • Visual Basic, Visual Basic.NET, Visual C, C#, C++, XML
  • Assembly Language Programming
  • Packaging line integration, including; case packing, metal detection, palletizing, along with other packaging related equipment 
  • Experience in paper/paper converting industry
  • Distribution and Logistics Technology/Automation
  • Delta V/Honeywell experience

Compensation:

The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position.  Base compensation will vary based on factors such as: years of experience, location, level of responsibility and licenses/certifications. In addition to base compensation, Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program. All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses.  Exempt members are also eligible for either quarterly and/or annual bonuses.  Eligible full-time and part-time members will be offered medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, disability, retirement, holiday pay, paid time off, and several other voluntary benefits. Please reach out to the recruiting team to discuss any specific benefits or compensation questions.   

Note: In some situations, we may consider an alternative position based on your skill set and experience. This may result in a different compensation range.

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All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free.  Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance.  Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

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Notice to Third Party Recruiters/Agencies: Foth does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed recruiting agreement coordinated through Foth, Foth reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates without financial obligation to third party recruiters or agencies.

Source: Foth careers (Lever)

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