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.
Alexander & Associates (A&A) is considered a leader in the design of special machines and machine integration. Our current staff is focused on machine design projects including mechanical design, controls system design, information systems and project management. A&A works to develop long term relationships with our customers promoting repeat business, with the overwhelming majority of our business being derived from current and past customers. A&A currently serves the technical community from our offices in Cincinnati, Canada, West Virginia, & Maine. Since 1943 A&A has strived to assemble a dedicated team of professionals that can produce rapid, cost effective solutions to our customers design needs. Alexander & Associates has been recognized as a Quality Resource for Design Services for over 80 years and looks forward to serving our customers and meeting new challenges and opportunities. •Citizen sponsorship is not available for this role•
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Reads and comprehends elementary diagrams, single line diagrams, & machine control flow sheets Writes PLC programs in the platform required Has a working knowledge of PLC and HMI applications Ability to set up and troubleshoot various communications networks Generates HMI applications following customer requirements Creates drive programs in platform required Understand drive and process loop tuning Provides commissioning support for machine and system installations and start up support Flexibility to support multiple machine start-ups and changing customer demands Capability to troubleshoot hardware systems, components, devices, etc. Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Proven ability to work independently toward assigned goals and objectives Interpersonal skills and a commitment to customer service. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Ability to be on feet for many hours per day supporting project and equipment in a manufacturing environment. Mobility and agility to climb in, on, and around equipment, including low to the ground, in tight spaces and various elevations. Education and/or
Experience:
Associates degree (A.S.) and five years related experience and training Equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor's degree (B.S.) and five years related experience.
Language Skills:
Basic language skills required
Mathematical Skills:
Basic math and problem solving skills required Unit conversion from SI to metric and vice versa Understands kinematics and first principal physics
Reasoning Ability:
Individual must have ability to make independent decisions that may be of a complex nature.
Computer Skills:
Understands basic IT functions (networks, switches & routers, etc) Understands Virtual Machine configurations Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and affiliated software packages. Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word) Rockwell/Allen-Bradley software preferred, Siemens experience a plus Must be capable of learning other software packages
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$30.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
