Electrical and Controls Engineer

Work from home Full-time role Hiring

Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Lead Electrical and Controls Engineer who has a desire to contribute to our clients’ success and is looking for new learning experiences and opportunities for career growth. This position will be working out of a Foth or US-Based Remote work from home location.

The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position. Base compensation will vary based on factors such as: years of experience, location, level of responsibility and licenses/certifications. In addition to base compensation, Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program. All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses. Exempt members are also eligible for either quarterly and/or annual bonuses. Eligible full-time and part-time members will be offered medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, disability, retirement, holiday pay, paid time off, and several other voluntary benefits. Please reach out to the recruiting team to discuss any specific benefits or compensation questions.

Note: In some situations, we may consider an alternative position based on your skill set and experience. This may result in a different compensation range.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide technical hardware and software design leadership for industrial projects

Develop design packages for bid and construction

Coordinate and execute design and programming of PLC/DCS, HMI, VFD and Servo Motion projects from hardware design and software integration through construction start-up

Coordinate electrical engineering and lead design/CAD resources

Provide hardware and software design for machine design projects in consumer products and general industrial markets

Develop design packages

Assist in the development project related documentation including schedules, specifications, and cost estimates

Produce high quality project deliverables while working in a collaborative team environment

Gather data and provide installation, start up, and troubleshooting support

Work simultaneously on multiple project teams and client teams.

Respond and support project and client requests for on-going controls troubleshooting, including ongoing support of production equipment (may include nights and weekends)

Interface directly with client(s) on a daily basis to understand and respond to their needs

Develop relationships and cultivate future work opportunities with clients and facilities as work is performed

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a combination of two or four-year technology degree supplemented with equivalent technical training or experience

10+ years of relevant engineering/design experience with exposure to manufacturing environments, including troubleshooting complex projects and demonstrating proven experience in the following technical areas:

Industrial Intelligent linear actuators and end effectors

Integration of Machine Vision

Rockwell Control Logix based PLC and FTView HMI hardware & Software

Rockwell PowerFlex VFDs and Inverter duty motors

Rockwell Kinetix Servo Drives and Motors

Ethernet and Ethernet/IP Networking

Electrical system design schematics and control panel layout design

Developing construction and installation documentation

Recent experience with the following:

Sensing technologies and panel design/layout

Producing engineering construction and bid packages in accordance with employer/client standards

Flow control valves, damper actuators, P&IDs, loop configurations, DCS, thermocouples, level, flow, and temperature controls

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 24 months of your start date

Knowledge of safety standards (ISO 13849-1 & RIA 15.06) and risk assessments

Preferred experience with the following:

Robotics, Vision Systems, 3D Scanners

AutoCad and AutoCad Electrical

MES/Database programming (SQL, RS-SQL, MS Access)

Experience with polymer extrusion and/or adhesive systems

Siemens S7 & TIA Portal PLCs and HMIs

Siemens or Schneider/Modicon PLCs

Siemens, CH or Schneider HMIs

Visual Basic, Visual Basic.NET, Visual C, C#, C++, XML

Assembly Language Programming

Packaging line integration, including; case packing, metal detection, palletizing, along with other packaging related equipment

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical training; 10+ years relevant engineering/design experience in manufacturing; proficiency with Rockwell PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, Ethernet/IP, and electrical design; PE license preferred.

Key Responsibilities

designing control systems
developing design packages
troubleshooting production equipment

Skills & Tools

Rockwell ControlLogix, FTView, Rockwell PowerFlex, Rockwell Kinetix, Ethernet/IP, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, SQL, RS-SQL, Microsoft Access, Siemens S7, TIA Portal, Visual Basic, Visual Basic.NET, Visual C, C#, C++, XML

Job Details

Category: Engineering
Seniority: Senior Level
Commitment: Full Time
Workplace: Remote — Green Bay or Cincinnati or United States
Salary: USD 120,000 – 170,000 / year
Languages: English

Benefits

Generous paid time off
Retirement plan

About Foth

A consulting firm providing engineering and controls solutions for industrial projects. — Industry: Consulting Services

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