Sr. Electrical Controls Specialist

Sr. Electrical Controls Specialist
Skilled Labor
Peachtree City
, Georgia
MAU is hiring a Sr. Electrical Controls Specialist for our client in Peachtree City, GA. As a Sr. Electrical Controls Specialist, you will design electrical control systems, develop PLC programs, and support engineering projects for manufacturing equipment. This is a direct-hire opportunity.
Benefits Package
401k
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Shift Information
1st shift - 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM with flexibility
Required Education and Experience
Associate's degree in a technical field
5+ years of experience directly related to designing electro-mechanical equipment for manufacturing environments
Experience in the industrial equipment industry
Demonstrated knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, motion, and control components
Experience in industrial electrical design, including ladder logic and other control experience, preferably on multiple platforms
Proven proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar CAD system software
Ability to apply mathematical operations to engineering calculations, such as circuit analysis, electrical power requirements, and electrical panel sizing
Ability to read drawings, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, and electrical schematics
Proven experience in field start-up, testing, and troubleshooting of equipment
Current United States passport
Strong written and verbal business communication skills
Proven ability to be self-motivated, work with minimal supervision, and partner with diverse team members
Ability to handle multiple priorities, retain a sense of urgency, and meet strict timelines
Preferred Education and Experience
Experience in the design of panels, wood, or pulp and paper product handling equipment
General Requirements
Ability to travel domestically and internationally to customer facilities for breakdowns, installations, start-ups, and performance runs
Ability to complete extended trips to support all phases of projects
Ability to maintain required vaccinations, immunizations, and drug therapy programs for travel as required by customers or regulatory agencies
Ability to obtain entry visas as required by the country where work is performed
Essential Functions
Develop design layouts for new and revised designs using or coordinating computer-aided design (CAD) techniques, including control panels, operator controls, machine, and field wiring
Develop ladder logic for PLC-controlled systems and other control programming applications
Perform electrical calculations including circuit design, conductor sizing, power requirements, PLC scan time considerations, and time/motion studies
Evaluate new designs in the R D shop and field installations and recommend design revisions
Collaborate with Electrical Engineer to promote continual improvements in electrical machine design
Revise existing designs and prepare engineering change notices (ECNs) documenting updates to drawings and documentation
Prepare bills of material for new assemblies and coordinate detailing of assemblies, schematics, and related drawings
Research and specify commercial components and materials, incorporating new technologies into designs
Design test equipment and determine methods, procedures, and conditions for product testing
Develop applications of controls, instruments, and systems for new industrial uses
Direct activities to ensure manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications
Perform additional Engineering Department functions as assigned by the Production Manager
Working Conditions
Work within engineering, manufacturing, R D shop, and field installation environments