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Pharmaworks · 9 hours ago

Sr. Electrical Controls Engineer

Odessa, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Pharmaworks is a manufacturer of innovative blister packaging systems for various industries. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Controls Engineer responsible for designing control panels and electrical systems for thermoforming and packaging equipment, ensuring designs meet customer specifications and quality standards.

ManufacturingPackaging ServicesSoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Designing the controls panels and other electrical systems that drive thermoforming and packaging equipment

Preparing technical drawings and specifications of electrical systems

Responsible for design, review and issuance of required electrical schematics that detail power supply, Programmable Logic Control (PLC) and accompanying Human Machine Interface (HMI) screen logic

Apply electrical engineering knowledge to machinery principles and materials, manufacturing methods and processes to ensure that designs are functional, practical, economical, safe, meet required codes and satisfy customer operating requirements

Interface with senior engineers, project managers and occasionally customers to understand and clarify specifications and project design objectives

Operate computer-assisted design software to perform engineering tasks

Work with panel shop technicians to ensure that assembly, wiring, installation and operation of control panels and electrical systems conform to quality standards, applicable codes and customer requirements

Construct accurate and complete bills of material based on designs that conform to cost and performance objectives

Inspect, install, troubleshoot and debug machine systems during manufacture and prior to shipment

Proactively revise designs to meet specifications and deadlines

Provide on-site and off-site technical support to the Company’s Field Service Technicians and customers to address and resolve issues encountered during machine installation, start-up, repair and retrofit

Qualification

Electrical control system designPLC Logic programmingControl panel designMicrosoft SQL databasesEPlanAutoCAD ElectricalFactory TalkIndusoftServo drives selectionFollow directionCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Minimum BS Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Minimum 5-10 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience in electrical control system design and engineering for machinery, including programming, start-up and debugging processes

Experience with PLC Logic using Rockwell, Beckhoff, Siemens, ABB or equivalent

Experience with Microsoft SQL databases, generating reports and control system integration

Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or Solidworks Electrical

Experience selecting and sizing servo drives

Experience programming coordinated motion on multi-axis machines (camming, gearing)

Travel requirement is 10-20% of the time

Knowledge of practical/fundamental wiring practices for industrial control systems including up to 600VAC motor power circuits and controls (VFDs, FV contactors, Servo Drives), discrete and analog signaling devices, PLC modules, Ethernet communications and safe-guarding controls

Experience with control panel layout and design

Knowledge of NEC for industrial low voltage electrical systems

UL panel design and training required

Basic knowledge of pneumatic (compressed air) systems, materials and manufacturing methods to plan and prepare functional and practical compressed air control schematics and assemblies

Excellent verbal and written communications skills which include presentation skills

Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office – Word/Excel, AutoCAD Electrical, IT)

Ability to successfully follow direction provided

Good interpersonal skills and ability to successfully handle a multi-tasked role