About this role
Role Overview
- Develop overall system design using IEC/US standards, customer specifications and MHS guidelines with minimal direction of Project Leads and Engineering Managers.
- Utilize Autodesk ACAD-E and other FORTNA custom tools to complete drawings for control panels, power distribution single lines, conveyor layouts, and other electrical drawings as required.
- Apply sound engineering principles and methods to meet project goals for scalable and robust solutions.
- Calculate power requirements and ratings for single line diagrams and control panels.
- Develop and release bill of materials for panels and field devices.
- Support remote teams reviewing panel or layout drawings to aid manufacturing and installation functions.
- Troubleshoot electrical circuits, Ethernet networks, and basic plc logic.
- Deploy and commission complex controls solutions in customer facilities.
- Be able to work and meet deadlines under pressure within aggressive schedules.
- Learn and implement best practices for conveyor control systems including flow control, gapping, and accumulation.
- Collaborate with other teams within the group and / or company to identify common problems and solutions.
- Lead design of projects coordinating and overseeing other engineers.
Requirements
- B.S. Degree in Engineering with 5-8 years relevant work experience
- Individuals without an Engineering degree but with an equivalent level of work experience will be considered.
- Previous Material Handling Experience is desired.
- Knowledge of AB, Schneider, Beckhoff and/or Siemens electrical products.
- Knowledge of hardware used in material handling systems, i.e. sorters, conveyors, panel electrical components, field electrical components etc.
- Knowledge of NEC and NFPA and UL508A.
- Previous experience using AutoCAD-Electrical (ACAD-E) to create electrical drawings and schematics required.
- Knowledge of industrial network protocols (EthernetIP, Profibus, EtherCAT)
- Familiarity with PLCs (AB, Beckhoff , Schneider or Siemens), and VFD solutions Experience programming PLCs is a plus.
- Familiarity with Indusoft, Wonderware, FactoryTalk View and / or Ignition is a plus.
Benefits
- General office environment with normal sitting, standing and minimal, nominal lifting.
- PPE may be required at customer locations.
- Some climbing may be required at customer locations.