Electrical Controls Engineer

Company: Orion Talent
Location: Tracy
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

Position Description:
Effectively manage and continuously improve the food facility's highly automated, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) technology-based machine and process control systems, in a manner fully supporting the Plant's daily production goals, the maintenance organization's mission, and the business's longer term capital project plans.

Proven track record in designing, developing, implementing, maintaining and troubleshooting PLC based control systems and related technologies to include Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Ethernet based PLC and Computer networking, Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), AC/DC Motor Drives, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Multi-axis Servo Controllers, Closed Single Loop Controllers, Digital and Analog Instrumentation, Sensors, Encoders, Actuators, etc.
Hands on PLC programming and diagnostic skills will also be used routinely and extensively to drive high uptime equipment performance and process reliability.
Serve as the site's Controls expert technical troubleshooting "go-to" resource for the Electrical Maintenance Team.
Specify, source, and initiate the purchasing of electrical controls related hardware and software
Manage capital projects to include Management of Change (MOC), project scoping, project planning, contractor bidding, supervision & directing of contracted Programmers and System Integrators.


Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or related field, with 3 years of experience.
Extensive expertise in PLC logic/programming with the following PLCs: Allen Bradley/Siemens/GE.
PLC ethernet networking knowledge and skills and experience in machine control electronics.
Electrical knowledge supporting the evaluation, troubleshooting and implementation of corrective actions of complex electrical controls, on both micro-processor and relay designs, also includes AC/DC motor controls.
Must be able to create and read logic and flow diagrams for program design, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in written and verbal technical communication, Well-organized, self-motivated, and detail oriented.
Ability to prioritize, plan and simultaneously work on multiple strategic and tactical work items.
Strong computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Keen situational awareness and adaptability skills.

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