Electrical Control Engineer

Job Title- Electrical Controls Engineer
Location- DeKalb, IL 60115
Type- Full Time/Permanent
SALARY- $60,000.00 to $80,000.00
SIGNING BONUS- Negotiable
RELOCATION PACKAGE- Full
Benefits- Dental Insurance/ Medical Insurance/ Vision Insurance/ Life Insurance/ Retirement/ Paid Time Off
Requirements:
Education:
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
Design electrical schematics using AutoCAD Software or equivalent
Ability to design and develop machine controls for heat seal packaging machinery
Ability to develop electrical enclosure panel layouts using AutoCAD or equivalent computer software
Job Description
This position reports directly to the Machinery Manufacturing Manager, the following job description outlines the essential functions of designing electrical control systems for heat seal packaging machinery from start to finish. The following lists are not exhaustive, and the engineer is expected to assume any and all duties assigned by management irrespective of whether such duties are specifically included in the following.
What you`ll be doing:
Ability to design and develop machine controls for heat seal packaging machinery
Design electrical schematics using AutoCAD Software or equivalent
Ability to develop electrical enclosure panel layouts using AutoCAD or equivalent computer software
Develop machine controls Bill of Materials using Syteline ERP system
Testing and debug of electrical control circuits
Ability to integrate various inkjet, laser, or robotic systems
Programming of machine control components consisting of A-B PLCs, HMIs and others
Ability to manage multiple projects
Assist in machine manual development &
quoting needs
Experience programming other types of PLCs (ex. Omron) and HMIs is a plus
Work and communicate effectively with other groups within engineering and assembly departments
Perform final machinery check-offs to verify all systems functionality
Help customer support thru phone support to answer technical questions, support during machinery factory acceptance visits, and other issues
Provide technical assistance to machine assembly and sales as required
Communicate effectively to department manager regarding project progress, achieving goals, and customer expectations