Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

ABOUT HAWKINS

Hawkins Inc. is a formulator manufacturer blender distributor and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands of organizations across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.

Learn more about us at THE JOB:

Project and maintenance reliability of EIC systems within multiple chemical processing facilities. This position will work directly for the Operations Engineering Group and will also support the Project Engineers throughout their design process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design specify program start validate monitor and troubleshoot EIC systems for new and existing facilities including electrical schematics panel layout and site acceptance testing (SAT).
• Ensure that processes construction installation PLC/HMI programming and operational requirements meet specifications codes and end-user expectations.
• Value engineering and cost estimating for all electrical systems within company facilities.
• Work cross-functionally with other departments and across other engineering disciplines to design industrial processes motor controls instrumentation and power systems that meet business requirements.
• Program troubleshoot and configure Allen Bradley (Rockwell) PLC/HMI control systems and other instrumentation equipment such as Emerson and EndressHauser.
• Develop communicate educate and train hourly technicians and managers on processes equipment and standards as needed.
• Problem-solve process engineering issues and design systems to eliminate issues from both commissioning and maintenance perspectives.
• Successfully and cost-effectively manage multiple projects at any given time.
• Manage 3^rd party contractors and firms from a project management standpoint on multiple projects.
• Manage other projects or portions of projects (including general coordination for mechanical structural or other related work) as assigned.

ABOUT YOU:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Engineering Technology or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience developing and interpreting Ladder/Logic Diagrams P&IDs and PFDs required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a chemical processing environment preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with Inductive Automation Ignition software preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with AutoCAD preferred.
• RSLogix ControlLogix Factory Talk View and PanelView experience preferred
• Ability to work non-traditional hours based on facility needs for commissioning and uploading work including weekends.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Outlook Excel Word PowerPoint and Visio required.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding blueprints/schematics required.
• Experience building panels and electrical troubleshooting required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Demonstrated problem solving ability with root cause analysis required.
• Knowledge of various design and regulatory codes such as:OSHA NFPA NEC UL API EPA FDA required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit stand and climb stairs for up to 12 hours per day.
• Ability to work in a warehouse facility where temperatures may range from 45 up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit; as well as work outside in all weather conditions.
• Able to perform manual dexterity tasks.
• Occasional turning twisting stooping bending and reaching.

TRAVEL:

Travel up to 20%

Expected Compensation: $115000-$120000/yearly. 10% bonus eligibility

Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits which includes medical dental vision life insurance LTD/STD and more.âOther benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) paid time off and paid holidays.â

For more information on Hawkins benefits visit: 2027-143

All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.

Required Experience:

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