Job Title:
Electrical Automation Engineer

Company: Prolink

Location: lexington, KY

Created: 2024-05-13

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Prolink is seeking an AutomationElectrical Engineer in Lexington, SC(long-term contract) responsible for assigned projects' electrical design and automation. This role requires strong technical expertise, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. A strong emphasis is placed on understanding and utilizing "SEE Electrical" for updating electrical drawings.This position does not provide sponsorshipResponsibilities: • Implement automation and electrical engineering designs for assigned projects, focusing on "SEE Electrical".• Execute machine automation design and adaptation engineering using Michelin design standards.• Manage electrical contractor or maintenance installation teams during equipment modifications and machine installations.• Prepare budgetary estimates and bid packages for projects.• Develop comprehensive project documentation, including schematics, safety risk assessments, maintenance and operator training documents, and user manuals.• Communicate effectively with plant production & maintenance customers, other engineers, and suppliers.• Order equipment and materials for assigned projects.• Execute project automation design, including system component specification, implementation, start-up, and commissioning.• Design control system architecture layout, control panel layouts, IO assignments, and bill of materials.• Develop PLC software to meet functional specifications and perform panel inspections on incoming equipment.Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Electromechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience• Minimum of 4-6 years of Industrial Automation Engineering or Selling Automation and electrical panel design or systematic circuit• Expertise in PLC programming from scratch- "cradle to grave", including, Ladder Logic, Structured Text Rockwell, Siemens, CAD design, and "SEE Electrical" is a plus• Knowledge of Variable Frequency drives and Motion Control technologies, particularly Rockwell, Siemens, and Control Techniques.• Experience with HMI configuration, programming, and communication, Variable Frequency Drives, Motion Control Technologies, Vision Systems(Cognex, Keyence, or Adept), Factory TalkFactory Link, network interfaces, and Robotic programming(Fanuc or ABB).