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Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

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In-Office
Moline, IL
115K-145K
Senior level
In-Office
Moline, IL
115K-145K
Senior level
The Senior Electrical Controls Engineer develops control concepts, manages project schedules, performs electrical designs, and supports installations while ensuring compliance with budgets and technical objectives.
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Description

The Senior Electrical Controls Engineer applies accepted electrical design standard operating procedures to assigned projects. Ensures all assigned sections of projects meet the proposed budget, schedule, and technical objectives. Emphasis on PLC and Industrial Controls.

Essential Functions

  1. Assists Project Manager in developing machine control concepts and estimates, writing technical section of proposals, and presentation of project concepts.
  2. Assists Sales with selling the company’s capabilities.
  3. Develops project schedules and milestones.
  4. Monitors project for scope changes and reports them to Project Manager.
  5. Monitors detail design of project.
  6. Reviews and updates technical objectives of project with Project Manager, salesperson and clients.
  7. Provides electrical drawing package that complies with the section's standard operating procedures.
  8. Performs electrical design calculations.
  9. Specifies electrical control hardware.
  10. Utilizes AutoCAD drafting skills.
  11. Electrically and logically interfaces electrical components.
  12. Applies motion control hardware to system design.
  13. Writes PLC, motion control, operator interface software to meet project requirements.
  14. Provides checking function of electrical print package and technical support to electrical designers.
  15. Assists with electrical fabrication coordination support.
  16. Assists with system development at the company’s and the client's facility.
  17. Assists with system installation support.
  18. Stays current concerning technological developments, design practices and manufacturing.
  19. Additional duties as needed and assigned.
  20. Travel on an as needed basis.
  21. Additional work hours as needed based on business needs.

Requirements

Required:

  1. Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or similar technical field.
  2. Minimum of 5 years' experience.
  3. Familiarization with NEC, JIC, and other accepted codes and practices.
  4. Exposure to accepted electrical fabrication practices.
  5. Experience with using AutoCAD for design work.
  6. Broad background in industrial control hardware.
  7. Demonstrated ability to program industrial control hardware, PLC's, motion control, operator interface terminals, and data acquisition equipment.
  8. Working knowledge of Windows based personal computers and software.
  9. Must possess ability to perform complex analysis, plan and perform a wide variety of duties, and have exceptional judgment with experience as a team leader.
  10. Good oral and written communication skills.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employer paid Life Insurance
  • Employer paid Short Term Disability
  • Employer paid Long Term Disability
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral Program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Voluntary Life insurance

Schedule:

  • 1st Shift
  • Day Shift

About Williams, White & Company:

Established in 1854, the Williams, White & Company name has been synonymous with quality industrial machinery for over a century. Today Williams White, a division of Doerfer Companies, is North America’s premier hydraulic press and industrial dryer manufacturer. The Williams White manufacturing operations span 150,000 square feet, offering the unique ability to engineer, design and manufacture the largest in hydraulic press and industrial dryer systems.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening, in accordance with Company policy. A copy of the Company’s Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy is available upon request.

Doerfer Companies is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to employees with sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of your position or during the hiring or onboarding process, please contact Human Resources. The Company will engage in an interactive process to determine appropriate accommodations.

Doerfer Companies is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of an individual’s race, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), color, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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