Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job DescriptionOur client, a Tier 1 automotive supplier in the greater Indianapolis, IN area, is seeking candidates for the position of Electrical Controls Engineer. This position will design, develop, implement, and modify production equipment, procedures and processes for cost effective and efficient operations. This role offers a great work schedule of approximately 45 hours per week, generally Monday - Friday 7:00a - 4:00p with some extra hours as business needs require. This role will be supporting 24/7 operation, but there will be limited after hours calls.

Primary Duties:

• Provide and support safe, reliable, ergonomic systems and machines.
  
• Ensure equipment and layouts are compliant with current OSHA and RIA guidelines, local and national electrical codes.
  
• Write detailed technical specifications for projects, equipment, and processes.
  
• Resource management and support for maintenance personnel and vendors
  
• System/Project design, costing and implementation from concept to completion to include capital improvement programs
  
• Coordinate all project controls/electrical activities to ensure that project timing, quality, and cost targets are attained.
  
• Supervise and/or direct contractors, suppliers, or other technical people as required.
  
• Perform hands-on programming/debug/troubleshooting of numerous types of automation equipment.
  
• Conduct equipment training for plant or other personnel as required.
  
• Act at times as overall project manager on highly automated/high controls-content projects.
  

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or other closely related field
  
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment performing Electrical Engineering or Automation Controls Engineering
  
• PLC programming and troubleshooting – Allen Bradley and Texas Instruments
  
• Problem Solving skills, motors & controls, and strong computer and network skills.
  
• CAD drawing capabilities – AutoCAD and Eplan
  
• Code understanding to include NEC, NFPA70 and OSHA
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range $105,000 - $115,000
  
• Paid time off (paid holidays and vacation)
  
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  
• 401(k)
  
• Education assistance
  
• Career advancement opportunities