Supervisor, Electrical & Controls Engineering

Summary

The Electrical Controls Engineer Supervisor is experienced in programming, troubleshooting, material handling, automation, controls design, and data collection. Troubleshoots all aspects of electrical controls systems of industrial/manufacturing equipment and machinery. This includes at least a general knowledge in the design and troubleshooting of hydraulic and pneumatic systems for machines and equipment. Knowledge of Electrical distribution systems for voltage below 600V. Knowledge of NEC, UL508 and NFPA 79 codes specific to industrial manufacturing equipment.

Essential Duties: 

• Directly supervises a team of employees and is accountable for the performance and activities in their area of responsibility.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Assures that established policy, rules and regulations, and procedures are followed.
• Coaches, directs, monitors, and regularly and timely evaluates performance of employees.
• Conducts coaching or disciplinary actions with employees, working in coordination with Human Resources.
• Responsible for the safety of employees, processes, equipment and housekeeping of the area.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all aspects of production machinery electrical control systems as needed.
• Discusses projects with Supervisor and Manufacturing Applications Engineer to review functions of machines and equipment.
• Work with 0-600 VAC and 0-1000 VDC, single phase and three phase. 
• Build panels, wire panels, and all aspects of the machinery electrical control systems as needed.
• PLC programming with a strong knowledge of ladder logic. Idec, Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens.
• Configure automation equipment such as PLC’s, VFD’s, HMI’s, Servo’s, etc.
• Familiarity with serial communications preferred as we have a quantity of legacy equipment using RS232 and RS485. 
• Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA.
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical.  
• Research and specify components for electrical equipment and systems as needed or assigned.

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience 

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.   Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers.

Reasoning Ability 

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills 

Computer skills to include a working knowledge of windows software, Microsoft Office products, drafting software (AutoCad), SCADA software, and pertinent electrical component programming software packages.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.   The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

ATC Drivetrain provides equal employment