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Guardian Glass
Electrical Controls Engineer
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What they do
An Electrical Controls Engineer designs, develops, and supervises all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. May be responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.
$100,147 / year median in New York
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Your Job Guardian Glass is looking for an Electrical Controls Engineer to join our team in Geneva, NY! In this role you'll help boost production efficiency, lower costs, and maximize manufacturing uptime while leading capital projects, collaborating cross-functionally, and providing hands-on guidance to plant personnel. You'll design and manage electrical systems, oversee contractor safety, prepare budgets, and troubleshoot equipment issues in a dynamic manufacturing environment. If you're ready to make an impact and grow your expertise, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to join an industry leader in glass manufacturing. Our Team We are a principled based company that relies heavily on teamwork and ingenuity. We pride ourselves on being the partner of choice for our internal and external customers. What You Will Do
- Work to support and troubleshoot issues with control systems including PLC programming, and interface systems to PLC's such as HMI, SCADA, etc.
- Improve yields, lower costs, and increase manufacturing uptime by supporting existing facilities
- Provide leadership and manage Capital projects and plant improvements
- Collaborate with internal operations, maintenance teams, and corporate capability groups in project execution
- Instruct plant personnel in the operation and maintenance of the systems provided
- Determine design requirements, prepare specifications and drawings, procure necessary materials and services, and coordinate installation and maintenance systems for major capital projects and plant improvements
- Prepare cost estimates, develop budgets, and timelines for projects
- Write electrical specifications and make electrical single line diagrams and layout drawings to select electrical contractors
- Monitor the preparation of working drawings presented by outside contractors
- Perform Contractor Management and safety oversight for all Contractor services Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience with PLC programming and interface systems eg: HMI, SCADA, etc.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Basic power distribution experience for 600volt class systems
- Project management experience What Will Put You Ahead
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical and/or Controls Engineering
- Higher voltage (15KV+) experience
- Significant experience with Process Control of conveyance systems For this role, we anticipate paying $90,000 - $120,000 per year.