Electrical Controls Engineer

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Position Duties:

• Support the EAF Engineering – Electrical & Controls design team helping develop new products, provide custom solutions, and implement new technology to improve EAF steelmaking.
• Advise the EAF electrical controls and programming team related to automation, programming, and controls work related to projects.
• Assist & Guide E&A team from concept, proposal, order, design, manufacturing, and implementation to ensure projects are completed correctly, on-time and on budget.
• Ensure that all codes, safety requirements and legal requirements are observed for all work performed.
• Develop electrical and control systems based on engineering principles and develop equipment and processes that meet safety codes, policies, and guidelines
• Interface with sales and customers to identify opportunities where we could complete projects successfully.
• Follow work instructions with minimal supervision to complete and commission engineering projects.
• Work on engineering projects from initial concept through engineering, manufacturing, testing, installation, commissioning, and startup.
• Write PLC Logic and HMI screens to automate engineering projects.
• Understand all hardware and software needed for projects, including the Control, HMI, instrumentation, and end use devices.
• Problem solving in a systematic way to develop solutions, eliminate problems and improve designs.
• Provide technical support to Sales, Applications, and Production.
• Attend seminars and continuing education classes and review technical publications to keep abreast of new technologies.
• Stay current with new technologies and introduce new technologies to the organization.
• Configure Control Hardware to interface with customer plant network.

Requirements:

• Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 1-10 years of Electrical / Controls Maintenance and Design of equipment for the Steel Industry.
• Advanced training providing an understanding of Allen Bradley, General Electric, & Siemens PLCs.
• Knowledge of HMI design software.
• ISO quality control system training.
• Combustion and/or process experience is a plus.
• Proficient knowledge of computer software such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access).
• AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.

Skills:

• Requires high-level Technical Problem-solving ability.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from teammates, direct reports, management, and internal and external customers.
• Ability to perform complex Logical thinking to create PLC and HMI Programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all Engineering Department, Sales Department, Plant personnel, and Customers.
• Technical drawing and documentation viewing, reading, writing, and printing skills
• Ability to follow and modify electrical drawings, functional descriptions, schematics and electrical drawings such as single line, layout, wiring diagrams, etc.
• Knowledge of Design Codes and Industry Standards – NEC / NFPA.
• Understanding of ISO quality control system procedures and requirements.
• Highly organized and self-motivated to complete projects on time.
• Must be able to multitask, handling multiple projects and changing priorities.
• Strong knowledge in manufacturing operations and Lean manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of AS/ISO 9001.
• Experience working in a mill environment, which includes identifying hazards and following safety requirements.
• Ability to understand Autodesk Inventor 3-D model geometries and generate 2D AutoCAD drawings.
• Client-facing communications and travel to site locations are a must.
• Lead single or multiple product or process improvement projects with a financial scope of up to double digit multi-million dollars from conception to commercialization.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, FSA (optional)
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Discretionary Bonus Incentive Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions with respective chosen medical plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with eligible employer match
• Employee Referral Program
• Insperity Perks at Work
• Employee Events
• Flexible work schedules
• Ongoing Training

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person