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Carlisle Interconnect Technologies Electrical Engineer in Carlisle, Pennsylvania
The Carlisle Campus Electrical Engineer will be responsible and provide support for the specification/design, implementation/installation, commissioning, startup, and close-out of small-to-large scale capital expenditure projects independently and/or in conjunction with Central Engineering resources. This position will also provide engineering expertise to assist plant-level Maintenance, Production/Operations, EH&S, and management personnel in identifying and solving technical process issues. Technical assistance will require understanding of plant power distribution systems and process/machinery control systems. A practical level of understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles are to be applied to assigned project work.
Essential Duties
- Capital and Major Maintenance project management that includes scope development, funding requests, budget tracking, schedule tracking and project execution.
- Coordinate day-to-day activities of contractors and plant maintenance personnel during project execution.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with existing process equipment and control systems.
- Provide training and technical assistance to plant-level Maintenance, Production/Operations, EH&S, and management personnel to ensure all project goals are successfully attained.
Design using the latest hardware and software components, design machine control systems to maximize equipment productivity and assure all code requirements and safety standards are strictly met.
Travel, as needed, in support of projects: planning, prospective equipment or system research, factory acceptance tests, etc.; and for other misc. job-related purposes such as trade shows, training, technical collaboration with other CCM operations.
Essential Full Performance Knowledge:
- Project Management Fundamentals
- Proficient in Rockwell Automation software and Allen-Bradley hardware.
- Proficient in general industrial controls, manufacturing processes.
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
- Industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus)
- Understanding of open/closed control loops (PIDs)
- Understanding of electrical wiring principles based on the National Electric Code (NEC)
- Data Historian development
- Understanding of power distribution systems and components
- Software/Data communication protocols (OPC-UA/OPC-DA)
- Understanding of AutoCAD (Electrical)
- Ability to stay abreast of new development in controls/technology
Essential Full Performance Skills:
- Interpretation of mechanical design drawings for electrical requirements
- Understanding and evaluation of component, equipment or installation proposals
- Programming of basic control system logic (ladder logic, structured text, function block)
- Configuration and tuning of variable frequency drives (VFDs)
- Interpretation of electrical/controls drawings
- Development of detailed equipment/installation specifications and RFQs
- Utilize and interpret technical data sheets and manuals
- Advanced problem-solving skills
- Advanced analytical comparison and value judgment skills
Education:
- BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Experience:
- Minimum of five years industrial/manufacturing experience in a controls engineering capacity
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled