Electrical Controls Engineer

Position Summary

The Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, development, programming, testing, and support of batch control systems for Mixer Systems. This position develops and maintains PLC and HMI applications, electrical schematics, control panel designs, and related documentation to ensure reliable and efficient operation of company products.

The Electrical Controls Engineer works closely with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, Sales, and customers throughout the design, manufacturing, startup, and commissioning process. This position also provides technical support for existing equipment and identifies opportunities to improve control system functionality, reliability, and standardization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Design, develop, program, test, and maintain industrial control systems for batching, mixing, and material handling equipment.
• Develop new and modify existing PLC programs using Allen-Bradley Logix 500 and Studio 5000 programming software.
• Develop and modify HMI applications.
• Design electrical control systems, including control panel layouts, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials.
• Select and specify electrical and controls components, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, motor controls and sensors.
• Perform system testing, I/O verification, functional testing, and validation prior to equipment shipment.
• Support equipment startup and commissioning remotely and at customer locations as needed.
• Troubleshoot electrical, PLC, HMI, communication, and controls-related issues on new and existing equipment.
• Analyze system performance and identify improvements.
• Provide technical support to customers, Service, Manufacturing, and other internal departments.
• Review customer specifications and project requirements to determine appropriate controls solutions.
• Coordinate electrical and controls requirements with Mechanical Engineering and other project stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate electrical drawings, programs, bills of materials, and engineering documentation.
• Ensure programming and electrical design changes are properly documented.
• Develop and maintain standardized PLC logic, HMI screens, electrical designs, and controls practices where appropriate.
• Provide technical guidance and support to electrical assembly personnel during panel building.
• Assist with customer and employee training related to batch control operation.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting established project schedules and deadlines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.