Controls Engineer/Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Controls Engineer/Electrical Engineer
Job Duration: Direct Hire
Location: Rockford, IL
Pay: 90k-115k/year BOE
Description:

• Analyze design requirements, generate schematic diagrams, create bills of material, develop PLC and HMI application software, and verify/validate designs through simulations and testing.
• Create clear and functional electrical, pneumatic and software designs that will meet the concept requirements and the quality, cost, and delivery needs of the end customer.
• Complete documentation that is required to efficiently communicate designs for external and internal use through the use of detail drawings, electrical & pneumatic schematics, programming and bills of materials.
• Correctly identify and communicate needed changes to tools (software, computers, and workspace, etc.) that eliminate repetitive concept/design errors or inefficiencies.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education coursework, internships and work experience in the automation industry
• A minimum of 4 years' experience performing duties as an Electrical Controls Engineer
• Previous experience using these software packages: MS Office, AutoCAD, SQL, Ladder Logic, Rockwell Studio 5000, Rockwell FactoryTalk View Studio and similar industrial software titles (Ex.: Siemens Portal, Step7/Wincc, Omron, Automation Direct - Direct Soft)
• Experience configuring, programming and troubleshooting skills with equipment including: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's), HMI control, instrumentation, sensors, variable frequency drives, stepper/servo drives, motor control circuits, power distribution systems up to 600 VAC
• Ability to draft one-line diagrams & schematics in AutoCAD. AutoCAD Electrical experience is preferred
• Experience working to National Electrical Codes and Electrical Standards (NFPA, NEC, etc.) for Industrial Machinery as related to industrial plant installations
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and 3D solid models

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance - employer paid
• Vision Insurance - employer paid
• Short and Long-term disability - employer paid
• Basic Life and AD&D - employer paid
• Voluntary Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Pension plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Paid time off
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Reimbursement
• 8 paid holidays