Controls Engineer

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Design electrical schematics, physical electrical enclosure layouts, conduit runs, and PLC/HMI code for new or upgraded equipment, following applicable NFPA, NEC, and other standards.
• Designs equipment for regular use in support of NuSil's production needs, including electrical, instrumentation, and controls system design, as well as possibly elements of mechanical design.
• Coordinates and works with third-party vendors and contractors to facilitate and direct equipment builds and installations.
• Plan projects that will operate in the short term, medium term and long term, balancing timelines and equipment downtime to minimize disruption to Manufacturing schedule.
• Write technical documents to communicate preventative maintenance, operating instructions, control narratives, capital project proposals, etc.
• Create or modify technical drawings/models with CAD software in order to properly document equipment and systems.
• Assists other engineers to create, use, and determine feasibility of engineering designs to fabricate necessary parts for NuSil equipment.
• Source and order necessary parts, raw materials, and tools required for projects.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment when necessary, working closely with Reliability & Maintenance staff.
• Assist other personnel with troubleshooting electrical and control system problems on installed equipment.

What we're looking for

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline required (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science preferred); advanced degrees desirable.
• Experience: 1 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• PLC and HMI Programming experience.
• Knowledge of relevant NFPA 70/70E standards, NEC, etc.
• Understanding of electrical diagrams/schematics.
• Electrical troubleshooting using multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Knowledge of 1- and 3-phase AC circuit design & principles, DC circuit design & principles, instrument selection, etc.
• Certification/s: PE license, PMP certificate, or other relevant certifications desirable.
• Proficiency of LabView and other data acquisition and process programs desirable.
• Strong focus on safety, communication of technical details and project progress, attention to detail, 2D & 3D CAD (DraftSight/Solidworks).
• Technical document reading and writing ability, time and budget management skills (as part of a larger set of project management skills).
• Data-driven decision making skills, experience with metrology and measurement, engineering calculations, communication of technical details and project progress.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments.
• Ability to work in a moderately noisy environment that may not always be climate-controlled.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to work effectively in both a field/hands-on setting and at a desk when needed.