Electrical Controls Engineer

Electrical Controls Engineer

Ready to electrify your career? Join us as an Electrical Controls Engineer at Ohio Gratings and take charge of the entire spectrum of controls and automation systems. From managing and specifying to procurement and implementation, your expertise will drive our operations to new heights. With a focus on safety and troubleshooting, you'll be the backbone of support for our entire team. If you're passionate about pushing boundaries and making a real impact, this is your chance to shine. Apply now and power up your future with Ohio Gratings!

As a faith-based organization rooted in biblical principles, we strive to reflect these values in our work, relationships, and decision-making. We expect all associates to learn, embrace, and actively model our core values through their actions, choices, and collaboration with others. This commitment is essential to sustaining our culture and achieving shared success.

This job description does not describe all activities, duties, responsibilities, or physical demands that are required of the employee for this job. Likewise, the work environment described is merely representative. Duties, responsibilities, activities, physical demands, and work environment may change at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform project management of capital projects as required
• Develop and implement control systems for new and existing equipment
• Generate schematics and panel layouts utilizing CAD
• Conduct system simulation and testing
• Perform on site commissioning and training as required
• Create critical sparts parts lists & suggested PM procedures where applicable
• Support existing control systems via troubleshooting and maintenance
• Provide direction / specification for external machine procurement
• Write or approve internal controls engineering specifications
• Evaluate safety controls for compliance and implement appropriate countermeasures
• Implement migration paths for obsolete controls and components
• Provide guidance/mentoring to the electrical technicians
• Continually promote safety as a top priority
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, AND PROFICIENCIES :

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent experience
• Strong Process Engineering background a plus
• Experience managing and executing capital projects
• 3- 5 years minimum experience with writing and troubleshooting PLC/HMI software for machinery or equipment and be familiar with electrical hardware
• Experience with Rockwell and Siemens PLC/HMI programming software
• Experience with Robotic controls system, Fanuc and Yaskawa/Motoman preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD or equivalent
• Knowledge of Hydraulic and Pneumatic control systems
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, and RIA standards
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as excellent computer skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

EEO STATEMENT: Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected under local, state, or federal laws.

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