Electrical Engineer
Carlisle Construction Materials

Job Info

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The Carlisle Campus Electrical Engineer will be responsible and provide support for the specification/design, implementation/installation, commissioning, startup, and close-out of small-to-large scale capital expenditure projects independently and/or in conjunction with Central Engineering resources. This position will also provide engineering expertise to assist plant-level Maintenance, Production/Operations, EH&S, and management personnel in identifying and solving technical process issues. Technical assistance will require understanding of plant power distribution systems and process/machinery control systems. A practical level of understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles are to be applied to assigned project work.

Essential Duties

* Capital and Major Maintenance project management that includes scope development, funding requests, budget tracking, schedule tracking and project execution.
* Coordinate day-to-day activities of contractors and plant maintenance personnel during project execution.
* Troubleshoot and resolve issues with existing process equipment and control systems.
* Provide training and technical assistance to plant-level Maintenance, Production/Operations, EH&S, and management personnel to ensure all project goals are successfully attained.
* Design using the latest hardware and software components, design machine control systems to maximize equipment productivity and assure all code requirements and safety standards are strictly met.

* Travel, as needed, in support of projects: planning, prospective equipment or system research, factory acceptance tests, etc.; and for other misc. job-related purposes such as trade shows, training, technical collaboration with other CCM operations.

Essential Full Performance Knowledge:

* Project Management Fundamentals
* Proficient in Rockwell Automation software and Allen-Bradley hardware.
* Proficient in general industrial controls, manufacturing processes.
* Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
* Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
* Industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus)
* Understanding of open/closed control loops (PIDs)
* Understanding of electrical wiring principles based on the National Electric Code (NEC)
* Data Historian development
* Understanding of power distribution systems and components
* Software/Data communication protocols (OPC-UA/OPC-DA)
* Understanding of AutoCAD (Electrical)
* Ability to stay abreast of new development in controls/technology

Essential Full Performance Skills:

* Interpretation of mechanical design drawings for electrical requirements
* Understanding and evaluation of component, equipment or installation proposals
* Programming of basic control system logic (ladder logic, structured text, function block)
* Configuration and tuning of variable frequency drives (VFDs)
* Interpretation of electrical/controls drawings
* Development of detailed equipment/installation specifications and RFQs
* Utilize and interpret technical data sheets and manuals
* Advanced problem-solving skills
* Advanced analytical comparison and value judgment skills

Education:

* BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Experience:

* Minimum of five years industrial/manufacturing experience in a controls engineering capacity

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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