Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
Responsible for implementing and managing continuous process optimization including the addition of advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity and reduce overall waste
Lay out new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant, and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics
Develop & maintain proper documentation of all electrical equipment and associated procedures making updates as required
Implement (ANSI/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding furnaces, pressurized water systems, hydraulic systems, and other high-volume manufacturing equipment
Optimization and improvement of human machine interfaces, SCADA systems and MES interfaces
Architect, develop and debug PLC code with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable. PLC code will interact with subsystems such as Pumps, Heaters, Valves, PID Controllers, Gas Combustion systems, and 3rd party equipment
Available to travel for FAT and equipment installation and commissioning
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in eElectrical, Mechatronics, Computer science or equivalent experience
5+ years of professional controls engineering experience
5+ years of advanced PLC programming knowledge in a professional environment including safety controllers Siemens Preferred
HMI programming experience – Ignition 8 and Siemens Tia Portal
Aluminum Foundry Process experience
In depth knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric code, UL508A) and Safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA)
Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire, cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, VFD, and servo systems