Electrical Automation Engineer at Crystal Recruit

Our client, a manufacturing company is looking for an electrical Automation engineer to join their team. You will create automated systems for use in a production and manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with departmental and corporate leadership to determine existing automation capabilities and future opportunities, creating detailed project road maps for automation projects that support our business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated systems for use in diverse manufacturing and production environments.
• Specify automation and electrical components to meet customer specifications, application requirements, and industrial standards.
• Create custom control panel layouts and bills of materials.
• Lead collaborative discussions between leadership and key stakeholders to determine automation capabilities and goals.
• Create detailed road maps to guide automation projects from conception to final implementation.
• Support existing automation technology with component and process upgrades.
• Design wiring diagrams, schematic diagrams, and one-line power distribution drawings.
• Perform IO checkout and validation.
• Perform enclosure FLA and heat dissipation calculations.
• Create and maintain AutoCAD Electrical templates, blocks, and symbols library.
• Organize and maintain project drawings and technical information.
• Work with project managers and operations manager to schedule and prioritize tasks.

Requirements and skills

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or relevant field.
• 4-5 years proven experience in a similar role.
• Experience working with SCADA and Allan Bradley systems.
• Knowledge of high voltage and high-power component design (both AC and DC)
• Familiarity with quality control standards
• Ability to do software testing.
• Experience with the design and implementation of automated systems, especially as related to manufacturing.
• Strong ability with software testing and validation
• Superb communication and organizational skills
• Deep knowledge of electrical manufacturing processes
• Understanding of electrical engineering codes and safety standards
• Problem-solving abilities and strong organizational and communication skill
• Attention to detail.