The Carlisle Campus Electrical Engineer will be responsible and provide support for the specification/design, implementation/installation, commissioning, startup, and close-out of small-to-large scale capital expenditure projects independently and/or in conjunction with Central Engineering resources. This position will also provide engineering expertise to assist plant-level Maintenance, Production/Operations, EH&S, and management personnel in identifying and solving technical process issues. Technical assistance will require understanding of plant power distribution systems and process/machinery control systems. A practical level of understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles are to be applied to assigned project work.
Essential Duties
- Capital and Major Maintenance project management that includes scope development, funding requests, budget tracking, schedule tracking and project execution.
- Coordinate day-to-day activities of contractors and plant maintenance personnel during project execution.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with existing process equipment and control systems.
- Provide training and technical assistance to plant-level Maintenance, Production/Operations, EH&S, and management personnel to ensure all project goals are successfully attained.
- Design using the latest hardware and software components, design machine control systems to maximize equipment productivity and assure all code requirements and safety standards are strictly met.
- Travel, as needed, in support of projects: planning, prospective equipment or system research, factory acceptance tests, etc.; and for other misc. job-related purposes such as trade shows, training, technical collaboration with other CCM operations.
Essential Full Performance Knowledge:
- Project Management Fundamentals
- Proficient in Rockwell Automation software and Allen-Bradley hardware.
- Proficient in general industrial controls, manufacturing processes.
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
- Industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus)
- Understanding of open/closed control loops (PIDs)
- Understanding of electrical wiring principles based on the National Electric Code (NEC)
- Data Historian development
- Understanding of power distribution systems and components
- Software/Data communication protocols (OPC-UA/OPC-DA)
- Understanding of AutoCAD (Electrical)
- Ability to stay abreast of new development in controls/technology
Essential Full Performance Skills:
- Interpretation of mechanical design drawings for electrical requirements
- Understanding and evaluation of component, equipment or installation proposals
- Programming of basic control system logic (ladder logic, structured text, function block)
- Configuration and tuning of variable frequency drives (VFDs)
- Interpretation of electrical/controls drawings
- Development of detailed equipment/installation specifications and RFQs
- Utilize and interpret technical data sheets and manuals
- Advanced problem-solving skills
- Advanced analytical comparison and value judgment skills
Education:
- BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Experience:
- Minimum of five years industrial/manufacturing experience in a controls engineering capacity