Electrical Engineer - Software

Position Responsibilities:

• Plan and ensure successful, timely, and accurate completion of assigned jobs. Insure contract adherence.  Maintain and promote the highest professional standards.  Ensure customer confidence in Davis-Standard’s capabilities and enhance Davis-Standard’s credibility with our customers and leadership position in the marketplace.
• Create drawings and generate BOM’s (Bill of Materials) on our computer-based platforms.
• Create PLC programs using IEC 61311 languages ladder diagram, function block diagrams, and/or structured text for use in controls related to the polymer extrusion industry.
• Design and review control system network architecture.
• Design and develop HMI applications.
• Conform to appropriate ISO 9000 quality system procedures and practices. Adopt and practice the concept of continuous improvement.  Participate in the enhancement and growth of the Davis-Standard ISO 9000 system.  Participate in the enhancement and growth of the EDR/EDS system.
• Support the test and field service departments as needed to help meet timeline requirements for shipments and commissioning of equipment.
• Attend job kickoff meetings, engineering review meetings, and customer meetings as needed.
• Occasional travel (up to 10%) for customer visits, vendor meetings, and start-up/commissioning as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Controls and Electrical Engineering Manager.

Position Requirements:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar related 4-yr degree.
• 5-10 years of controls and electrical systems design experience with industrial automation or automated machinery preferred.
• Control System design including electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, BOMs, test plans, manuals, etc.
• Extensive experience with variable frequency drives (VFD’s), Yaskawa and Allen Bradley Powerflex preferred.
• Extensive programming knowledge of Rockwell and Siemens PLC’s required.
• Extensive HMI programming experience using applications including Rockwell FTView ME/SE or GE Proficy iFix.
• Experience with SCADA systems and their requirements.
• Strong understanding of and working familiarity with industrial controls networking.
• Strong interpersonal skills, team player, ability to work well with others.
• Strong technical aptitude and good analytical skills; organized and detail oriented.
• Self-starter, willing to work-through and seek answers to ongoing new requirements.
• Effective communicator using written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with the Office 365 suite of applications, emphasis on Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with NFPA-79 and UL508A standards.