Controls Engineer (On Site) at Cerro Wire LLC — Hartselle, AL

Cerro Wire LLC

This position requires technical proficiency in many industrial control platforms; as well as the ability to directly interact with the customer in design reviews, project updates, runoffs, and installations.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• BS in Engineering Required
• Prefer 2-5+ years engineering experience in building controls, machine tools, and troubleshooting control systems.
• Robot programming, Fanuc preferred
• Vision programming, Cognex and Fanuc IRVision preferred
• Experience with PLC protocols: Allen Bradley RSLogix, Siemens Step 5 & 7, GE Machine Edition, and Mitsubishi.
• Experience setting up and utilizing networks using DeviceNet, Profibus, ProfiNet, Ethernet, Ethernet/IP
• Experience setting up Allen Bradley, Seimens and Automation Direct HMI screens/panels
• Experience with VFD Drives, installation, repair and programming of ABB, Parker, AB, Yaskawa, and Siemens.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to lead a project at installation and be the main customer interface.
• Understanding of RIA robot safety standards, OSHA safety standards, and NFPA 79 and 70E standards

Major Responsibility Areas and Duties

• Electrical design of complete automation systems using AutoCAD Electrical software
• Designs include power distribution, I/O controls, communications, and panel layout drawings as well as PLC and robot programming.
• Calculating panel SCCR, power rating, and FLA for panel rating.
• Direct electrical assembly during equipment build.
• Configure, debug, and test equipment on shop floor.
• Direct electrical assembly during installation of equipment.
• Lead start-up projects from start-up to completion while working with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage time and costs to be within budget and on schedule.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the plant.
• Responsible for responding to all unplanned downtime or breakdowns on machines.
• Plan and execute maintenance activities for non-routine problems or issues.
• Troubleshoot equipment and system problems for manufacturing and facility equipment both routine and complex using a method of troubleshooting to get to a root cause.
• Design, fabricate and install mechanical and electronic equipment and perform program changes.
• Lead and assist in the planning, coordination and performance of shutdown and major maintenance activities.
• Complete all training as required and perform OJT to other employees as required.
• Wire and repair electric motors, repair basic wiring according to NEC.
• Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting problems with AC drive systems and PLCs. Should be able to access and interpret PLC logic via a laptop computer or other using the appropriate communication language.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on plant equipment, to include lubrication, repairs, and adjustments, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Advises operators and others of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.
• Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with safety procedures.
• Performs lockouts or tag out as required.

Additional Duties

• Additional duties as assigned, not determined at the time of hire.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Must be willing to work on site full time (this position is not remote)
• Must be willing to work any shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work at heights on occasion.
• Ability to work in cold, heat, noise, dust, fumes, paint, chemicals, oils, etc.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.