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Electrical Controls Engineer designs, develops, and supervises all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. May be responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software. Being an Electrical Controls Engineer requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Additionally, Electrical Controls Engineer relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Electrical Controls Engineer
  • Samtec Inc
  • Wilsonville, OR FULL_TIME
  • Description

    Position at Samtec, Inc

    Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $1 Billion global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. With 40 international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec’s global presence enables its unmatched customer service.

    Summary/Objective: The Electrical Controls Engineer will develop and implement control systems solutions for advanced manufacturing equipment for continuous cable manufacturing processes. Controls projects include development of new systems and update or optimization of existing.

    Essential Functions/ Responsibilities

    • Develop reliable and robust control system designs and platforms for common controls functions.
    • Work with manufacturing and process engineering to develop system functional requirements.
    • Specify electrical, mechanical, thermal, and pneumatic control components including motors, drives, actuators, sensors, motion control components, etc. from defined functional requirements.
    • Create and modify electrical schematic drawings.
    • Control systems software design and development including programming PLCs, HMI / SCADAs, tuning of Motion Controllers, operator interfaces, and servo drives.
    • Startup, debug controls, conditioning, and qualification of newly built or upgraded automated machines and manufacturing lines.
    • Project management for new equipment development and upgrades to existing.
    • Support and troubleshooting for existing production machines.
    • Download and debug various controller software programs.
    • Tuning motion systems, master/following systems, and temperature control systems.
    • Develop strategies and plans to standardize common controls system functions, architecture, and components.
    • Develop strategies for control system software standardization.
    • Revision of existing PLC and HMI software to support equipment upgrades.

    “The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities”

    Required Experience

    • 5 years of direct experience as a controls engineer working on automated processes, equipment and system integration in a manufacturing environment.
    • Operational knowledge of servo motors, stepper motors, motion controllers, temperature controllers, pneumatic controls, control relays, sensors, operator interfaces, etc.
    • Motion Controller programming experience.
    • Operator Interface programming experience (Ignition and/or Red Lion preferred).
    • PLC programming experience (IEC-61331-3 languages preferred).
    • Experience working with software development environments.
    • Knowledge of PID loop control and tuning.
    • Solid understanding of industrial control panel design and fabrication (UL508A).
    • Experience reading and developing electrical schematics for internal and external builds.
    • Ability to read and write in IEC 61131-3 programming language.
    • Experience with communications protocols including MODBUS TCP, Modbus Serial, EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT.
    • Understanding of engineering documentation such as setup and adjustment procedures, calibration, software documentation, operating instructions, and maintenance procedures.
    • Familiarity with machine safety applications, electrical power distribution and control panel design.
    • Understanding of Safety standards including NEMA, NFPA 79, UL508A, ANSI B11.0: 2010.
    • Resource management for project execution.
    • Proficient with written and verbal technical communication including generating reports and conducting group presentations.
    • Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes, and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.

    Education

    • B.S. in Software Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.

    SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.
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Electrical Controls Engineer III
  • Gallin Associates
  • Newberg, OR FULL_TIME
  • We are seeking an electrical controls Engineer for a client in Newberg Oregon.Job SummaryThe Electrical Controls engineer will be responsible for taking product requirements and developing solutions t...
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Electrical Controls Engineer III
  • Retail Options
  • Newberg, OR FULL_TIME
  • We are seeking an electrical controls Engineer for a client in Newberg Oregon.Job SummaryThe Electrical Controls engineer will be responsible for taking product requirements and developing solutions t...
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Electrical Controls Engineer III
  • Afton Consulting Group
  • Newberg, OR FULL_TIME
  • We are seeking an electrical controls Engineer for a client in Newberg Oregon.Job SummaryThe Electrical Controls engineer will be responsible for taking product requirements and developing solutions t...
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Electrical Controls Engineer III
  • Impact Solutions Inc
  • Newberg, OR FULL_TIME
  • We are seeking an electrical controls Engineer for a client in Newberg Oregon. JOB SUMMARY The Electrical Controls engineer will be responsible for taking product requirements and developing solutions...
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Electrical Controls Engineer III
  • Gables Search Group
  • Newberg, OR FULL_TIME
  • Job DetailsWe are seeking an electrical controls Engineer for a client in Newberg Oregon.JOB SUMMARY The Electrical Controls engineer will be responsible for taking product requirements and developing...
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Electrical Controls Engineer
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Electrical Control Engineer
  • Pelletron Corporation
  • Lancaster, PA
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Electrical Controls Engineer
  • M2X Energy Inc.
  • Winston-Salem, NC
  • M2X Energy is a venture-funded company established by Breakthrough Energy Ventures in 2020. M2X is an end-to-end develop...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Electrical Control Engineer
  • Vital Materials Co., Limited
  • The Controls Engineer supports service/support, developing electrical controls systems and designs, PLC/HMI programming,...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Electrical Control Engineer
  • Launching Point
  • We are seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible fo...
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Electrical Controls Engineer
  • Lincoln Search Consultants
  • Findlay, OH
  • Responsibilities Process Optimization: Collaborate with Quality and production teams to optimize compounding processes, ...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Electrical Controls Engineer
  • Centorr Vacuum Industries
  • Nashua, NH
  • Job Description Job Description Centorr Vacuum Industries LLC is a technical leader in the design of high temperature va...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Electrical Control Engineer
  • Judge Direct Placement
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Our client, a regional metal casting manufacturer is looking for an Electrical and Control Engineer. As an Electrical an...
  • 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Oregon

Oregon (/ˈɒrɪɡən/ (listen) ORR-ih-gən) is a state in the Pacific Northwest region on the West Coast of the United States. The Columbia River delineates much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of its eastern boundary with Idaho. The parallel 42° north delineates the southern boundary with California and Nevada. Oregon is one of only four states of the continental United States to have a coastline on the Pacific Ocean. Oregon was inhabited by many indigenous tribes before Western traders, explorers, and settlers arrived. An autonomous government ...
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Income Estimation for Electrical Controls Engineer jobs
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What does an Electrical Controls Engineer do?

Electrical Controls Engineer in Somerset, NJ
In this role, you will be responsible for providing design and project engineering expertise for electrical control systems including Programming, Commissioning, and Startup of PLC based automation systems.  You will design and develop all aspects of electrical control systems for automated packaging machinery used primarily in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
January 05, 2020
Electrical Controls Engineer in Twin Falls, ID
This is a high-growth/competitive position working alongside small innovative team of professional engineers/designers.
February 23, 2020
Electrical Controls Engineer in Huntington, NY
The controls systems of today or mostly electrical/electronic but can also be implemented using pneumatic or hydraulic technologies.
December 17, 2019