Electrical Controls Engineer I

Thrive in a career where your Engineering expertise and drive to succeed are recognized and rewarded. Rockline Industries a leading disinfectant wipes and coffee filter producer is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer at our main plant in Sheboygan WI. As an Electrical Controls Engineer I you will be responsible for electrical design and development of manufacturing equipment and processes while supporting continuous improvement in equipment reliability safety and process.

What Youll Do:

• Modifying/writing new PLC/HMI/other system programs.
• Update/create electrical schematics.
• Determine requirements for new equipment/systems.
• Installing new automation on existing equipment. Coordinate and oversee the installation. Modify necessary PLC/HMI programs.
• Perform testing and validation work as required. Complete required paperwork and training for new systems.
• Getting to the root cause and leading efforts to apply corrective action to prevent future incidents.
• Identify obsolete components and lead the effort to oversee the replacement with readily available components.
• Identify required spare parts understand lead times and possible substitute parts and recommend quantities to stock.
• Update/create P&ID drawings.
• Getting quotes for parts or services.
• Coordinate work for hired contractors and services.
• Support device communications on the machine ethernet network.

What You Bring:

• Bachelors degree in electrical-related field and 4-years of PLC programming in manufacturing environment.
  • Ex: Electrical Controls Chemical Automation & Computer Engineering preferred.
  • In lieu of a Bachelors degree an equivalent combination ofeducation and relevant experience may be considered.
• Basic understanding of industrial automation and control systems including PLCs HMIs instrumentation motor controls and industrial networking concepts.
• Exposure to manufacturing processes process controls or industrial automation through coursework internships co-op assignments or prior experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings P&IDs control narratives I/O lists and basic process documentation.
• Fundamental understanding of process control concepts such as batching sequencing alarms interlocks flow control level control temperature control and recipe management.
• Ability to learn automation platforms such as Rockwell Automation PLCs FactoryTalk applications and batch control systems under the guidance of senior engineers. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to learn and apply engineering principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness and ability to participate in troubleshooting testing commissioning documentation and continuous improvement activities Basic knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint and other engineering software tools

This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive (A safety-sensitive position is one in which the associates inability or impaired ability to perform their job-related tasks could result in a direct threat to the associates safety or the safety of others).

Rockline is a smoke-free & tobacco-free workplace.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Required Experience:

IC