Title: Senior Electrical Engineer - Controls/Software Department: Project Engineering Location: York, PA FLSA Status: Exempt Position Summary: Analyze machinery and extrusion specifications and performance requirements for new and/or existing machinery and, based on this, develop and implement appropriate control system solutions. Responsibilities and Priorities: • Apply GEC machine control technology to new and existing equipment. Provide electrical engineering design services and assist with the creation of conceptual designs and specifications for new projects. • Participate in control system design activities by developing and implementing HMI and soft-PLC modifications and enhancements. • Program logical machine functions with IEC61131 programming tools and design HMI interfaces with graphical development tools. • Create schematics, detail drawings, assemblies, sub-assemblies, BOMs, and panel layouts, using AutoCAD, and perform required analysis to ensure the satisfaction of all project specifications needed for the procurement, manufacture, and assembly of components. • Support installation and/or commissioning of new and retrofit equipment. • Provide technical machinery support as needed, including service calls, troubleshooting, and problem-solving. Utilize remote connection tools to provide technical support and guidance to fulfill customer service requests successfully. • Enter, update, and maintain service information within the GEC database, including repairs and service calls. • Work collaboratively with all engineering disciplines and field service personnel to ensure the successful completion of projects. • Ensure that all engineering documentation is released in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the project schedule and budget. • Work with the Sales Department in determining the viability of proposed retrofits to existing equipment. • Provide input and guidance for overall control system development initiatives based on customer feedback, retrofit implementation, and field service experience. • Work closely with the VP of Engineering to help prioritize control system development initiatives. • Provide technical support to all departments during procurement, assembly, testing, and final acceptance of equipment. • Visit customer sites and evaluate machinery for retrofits and upgrades. • Assist the Technical Documentation department in the preparation of all drawings, specifications, and specific operating procedures required in properly supporting products in the field. • All other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications: Education • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience. Experience • Minimum of 5 years of machine control design experience, preferably in a heavy manufacturing environment. Essential skills, behaviors: • Knowledge of plastics process technology desirable, but not required. • Strong software design experience, including: – Demonstrated understanding of standard machine programming languages (IEC61131) including ladder, structured text, and function block. PC-based control experience with Beckhoff is desired. – Demonstrated experience with HMI design and development. Experience with Indusoft is a plus. – Ability to design schematics and electrical panels utilizing AutoCAD Electrical (ACE) 2016 and/or AutoCAD 2016 • Strong understanding of Electro-mechanical systems including hydraulics and pneumatics. • Excellent technical communication skills, including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Email. • Desired Characteristics – Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills in a team environment. – Strong organizational skills. – Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. – Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team. – Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. – Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Direct reports: None Travel required: Occasional (10%) Dominant Physical Requirements for Essential Job Functions: • This position requires the incumbent to be extremely mobile to attend various meetings, assist customers and meet with individuals on the production floor. (consistently) • The incumbent must be able to effectively communicate with employees at all levels within the organization. (consistently) • Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function. (consistently) • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.(consistently) APPLY
