SUMMARY
The Electrical and Controls Engineer is responsible for providing expert judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of technical products and system, resolving highly complex technical issues, and conducting advanced research.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Designs products and systems, which can be complex in nature necessitating the expert application of engineering knowledge.
- Ability to translate a system process into an electrical and controls system able to meet the process and functional requirements according to either a standard design or specification-driven project.
- Responsible for the preparation, review and approval of drawings, models, sketches, equipment lists, Bills of Material, manufacturing work instructions, standard operating practices, and verbal instructions
- Generates electrical engineering documentation including single line diagrams, panel layout, electrical schematic, load lists, I/O and alarm lists, P&IDs amongst other critical documentation required in the fabrication of control and power panels.
- Experienced in the design of control processes and programing PLC and HMI systems.
- Responsible for planning and self-monitoring daily engineering and design work assignments
- Controls and monitors schedules to meet completion dates, customer technical specifications and internal technical specifications
- Develops and uses engineering standards (electrical, mechanical, etc.), procedures and forms for engineering design and production fabrications. Writes and administers work instructions
- Supplies engineering advice and counsel to engineers, Project Managers, Application Engineers, and Customer Service personnel as required
- Represents the company for outside customer discussions and technical reviews
- Originates and applies new engineering methods and procedures to lower cost and improve quality
- May provide technical support for proposals and job estimates
- May provide technical support for new product development
- Understands and adheres to all company health and safety procedures as they relate to essential job functions
QUALIFICATIONS
· Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the engineering field.
· Experience with, Allen Bradley, Siemens , Modicon.
· Minimum of 5+ years in control system application program and hardware design.
· Excellent organizational skills.
· High competency with Windows-based and CAD applications.
· Familiarity with ERP systems, Microsoft Project, and others Microsoft Office components.
· Ability to work in a dynamic work environment subject to changing priorities.
· Effective communication skills and collegial attitude.
· Problem solving and analytical skills a must.
· Hands on troubleshooting.
· Able to travel 10-20% of time to jobsites or other De Nora facilities as required.
Preferred Experience:
· Water treatment industry experience
· Knowledge of UV Systems
· SAP experience
· Field experience
· SCADA integration experience
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Instrumentation Design and 8-10 years of experience in the field or in a related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
EIT or PE a plus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions