Corporate Electrical & Controls Engineer

Job Title: Corporate Electrical & Controls Engineer

Location: Ice Industries HQ • 3810 Herr Road • Sylvania, OH 43560

General Job Function:

The Corporate Electrical & Controls Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, development, and operation of electrical and mechanical systems within our production facilities. This role focuses on setting up, configuring, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical control systems , including PLCs, sensors, actuators, robotics, and related hardware, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime of process equipment. Activities include (but are not limited to) panel layout and design, PLC programming, SCADA/HMI programming, robot programming, customer interaction, start-up, and training.

Job Duties:

• Develop control designs, both hardware and software, and assist in establishing control standards for new designs or modifications to existing equipment.
• Commission, start-up, and troubleshoot new or existing electrical installations.
• Analyze plant processes, design, and implement improvements.
• Prepares system design and specification, including bill of materials, wiring schematics, programming, simulation, testing, installation, start-up, debugging, and troubleshooting of equipment and systems.
• Support the development of optimum assembly procedures and systems for new product launches and automation upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and adjust PLC and HMI programs; assist with hardware and process issues.
• Assist in the assembly, programming, and installation of equipment as necessary.
• Provide training to internal personnel as necessary.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned, including projects or assignments to support the company.

Working Conditions:

• The Corporate Electrical & Controls Engineer position is designated as safety-sensitive and requires direct work with manufacturing machinery and equipment.
• Exposure to noise and machinery, and varying temperatures typical of manufacturing operations
• Requires wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in production areas in accordance with safety policies
• Manual dexterity for operating office equipment and hand tools.
• Must be able to bend at the waist and knees, walk, and stand for extended periods
• Must be able to stoop, crawl under or over, and frequently climb (stairs)
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds when necessary
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be flexible and able to change schedule and work hours to meet the organization's needs, including evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to travel frequently by land and air, including international travel.

Required Education, Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, electrical, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering.
• Minimum five years of hands-on controls, automation, and electrical troubleshooting and start-up experience.
• Experience in PLC programming with Siemens or Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Robot programming (Epson, Fanuc, Yaskawa preferred) to include the resetting of pick/set points.
• Experience working with automation, control, and monitoring systems and software, and highly proficient with AutoCAD/Inventor (or equivalent drafting/modeling software).
• Ability to install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain mechanical systems and electrical equipment.
• Proficiency with Test Equipment (Multimeters, Ammeters, Data Loggers, Scopes).
• Able to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics, blueprints, technical procedures, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be computer literate and proficient with Windows and MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work with and communicate (verbal and written) effectively within all levels of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide inches and pounds using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to self-motivate, problem-solve, and work in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to complete written, oral, or diagram instructions.

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