Controls Project Engineer
Job Description
Position Title: Electrical Controls Project Engineer, CPE
Department: Electrical Controls Project Engineering
Reports to: Director of Controls Engineering
Category: Exempt
Position summary:
Electrical controls project engineer, CPE, is responsible for directing, checking, and verifying the entire designs of motor control panels, PLC panels, and associated electrical systems required to control conveyor systems and/or related equipment used in the Material Handling Industry (Freight/Parcel, Baggage Handling, Warehouse Distribution, and Manufacturing). This includes power feed calculations, 480 volt power schematics, 120 volt control schematics, I/O drawings, field device layouts, PLC layout/design, panel layout/design, panel commissioning and checkout. Must be knowledgeable and experienced with UL508A standards, SCCR calculations and methods, material handling system architecture, and networking. Must also be knowledgeable and experienced with PLC and HMI programming for material handling systems. Expert level in programming PLC systems for high-speed sortation applications is desired.
Tasks:
* Confer with sales engineers, project managers, project team, customers, and others to discuss and understand project specifications, scope and design requirements.
* Check and approve detailed drawing sets consisting of conveyor controls layouts, power feed calculations, 480 volt power schematics, 120 volt control schematics, I/O drawings, field device layouts, PLC layout/design, panel layout/design, and other drawings required to implement the project scope as per and ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
* Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
* Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
* Inspect, audit and test completed motor control panels for overall sound construction and compliance with all design standards and specifications.
* Create, Develop, and lead the development of PLC programming code and software for the control of assigned projects. The CPE will be the technical controls lead for a given project throughout its life cycle for our customer.
Skills & Attributes:
* Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
* Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
* Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
* Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
* Technology Design - Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
* Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
* Flexibility and Adaptability - Able to work within a fast pace environment with multiple priorities, and multi-task on project work.
* Sound and efficient design abilities.
* Great Attitude, Work Ethic and Common Sense are a MUST.
Technical Skills:
* Product Experience - Allen-Bradley discrete products, Rockwell PLCs such as ControlLogix, CompactLogix and operator interface devices, Rockwell and Siemens Variable Frequency Drives. Schneider product experience is a plus. Motion control design, conveyor merging controls, sortation, and product tracking knowledge are a must. Communication bus design experience that includes ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, and Ethernet/IP.
* Computer Aided Drafting Knowledge - Extremely proficient in the use of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical Software. The ability to use and create custom routines within AutoCAD to help automate repetitive work and to decrease design time.
* Computer Skills - Proficient with Microsoft Office products, Word and Excel. Ability to work with and link Excel files within AutoCAD.
* Troubleshooting Skills - The ability to diagnose and solve customer and product related issues. The ability to travel to job-sites, as required, to aid with project installations, and/or troubleshooting.
Required Experience And Education: Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering with over 5 years similar experience with material handling equipment controls design
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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