Electrical Engineer

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