Electrical Controls Engineer

TRS Staffing Solutions is looking for an Electrical Controls Engineer in Simpsonville, SC to join one of their manufacturing clients. This is a Full Time and Direct Placement opening.

Primary Job Description:
Under the general direction of the Maintenance Manager, the Electrical Controls Systems Engineer evaluates current and future needs for the asset management of automation electrical controls systems.
This position is needed for planning and performing unplanned/planned and preventative/predictive and corrective electrical maintenance to core process and auxiliary equipment in a continuous process manufacturing facility.
This position may require frequent availability outside of core business hours.

Job Title: Electrical Controls Engineer
Location: Simpsonville, SC
Status of Hire: Full-time, Direct Hire, Salaried with up to 12% Bonus
Base Pay: $75,000-80,000
Shift: Day Shift/On Call
Industry: Continuous Process Manufacturing/ Fabric Product and Nonwovens

In addition to a competitive compensation package:
• Paid vacation
• 9 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• 7% 401(K) paid by the company: 4% dollar for dollar match + additional 3% company contribution
• No waiting period for medical, vision, and dental benefits
Offers a great work environment, professional development, and challenging careers.

Educational Requirements:
• BS Engineering Degree preferred
• 3-5 years’ experience in automation or controls engineer role

Requirements:
• Leads/supports internal Project and Maintenance Engineers, Maintenance Technicians & Production personnel, OEMs, vendors, and contractors to design, install, interface, start up new equipment and process controls including: electrical component selection and approval, electrical design approval, software assessments & modifications, machine acceptance testing and problem identification and resolution.
• Responsible for specifying PLC's, HMI's, servo systems, motors, drives, sensors, vision sensors and data collection and analysis software, based on our companies controls standards criteria. Evaluates electrical equipment from multiple sources and recommends best value for use.
• Proficiency with Siemens TIA Portal
• Assesses, identifies, schematically designs, and makes complex program modifications in DCS's, PLC's logic, HMI's programs and servo controller logic to improve individual equipment and overall system's performance. May delegate tasks and oversee others completing this work. Provides quality checks to insure correct software development.
• Performs high level troubleshooting, in-depth critical thinking, and utilizes all internal & external resources to solve any electrical, mechanical or process problem. Leads & assists others in troubleshooting machinery, equipment, components and programs including PLC's HMI's Servo systems and Robotics.
• Assists Production, Maintenance, and Engineers to meet daily priorities, coverage, and special projects. Will lead several of these projects.
• Leads Controls support during machine installations and upgrades. This includes interfacing auxiliary equipment, identifying and correcting errors in programming and wiring and ensuring vendors and contractors are meeting our needs and expectations.
• Proactively identifies opportunities to increase production operation performance, then initiates and oversees projects through completion.
• Provides technical and operating training to production, warehouse, and other personnel as needed. Shares knowledge and techniques with team members and coordinates the training of new personnel.
• Assists in project planning and forecasting as part of budgeting process.
• Provide training of Maintenance Technicians with new control equipment or schedule outside training to enhance troubleshooting skills.
• Develop Maintenance Technician Electrical/Electronic Training Matrix to identify skill gaps, then design training program to address them.
• Organize equipment documentation from OEMs, produced documents and troubleshooting guides.
• Develop Safety Procedures for installed machines Lock-Out /Tag-Out for operations and maintenance personnel.

TRS is an equal-opportunity employer. We appreciate all interest in this position, however only those candidates who most closely match the client’s requirements will be contacted to discuss a potential interview.