Electrical Engineer

Company: Elum Inc.
Location: Turlock
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Design, build and support electrical control solutions/applications for electro-mechanical machines manufactured for use in the global packaging industry. -Expand, refine and optimize PLC programs and HMI screens to improve machine speed, performance, ease of operation and maintenance.

Coordinate the assembly, testing and validation of ELUM products, including the installation and technical support of PLC-based hardware and software. -Document designs/programs and create troubleshooting guides and training instructions for use by machinery assemblers and operators.

Based on customer experience and field service reports, recommend and define solutions to enhance customer experience and avoid system malfunctions. -Provide direct troubleshooting and fault resolution assistance to customers and field service technicians.
Investigate industry trends and research alternative solutions to resolve technical issues and achieve machine performance objectives. -Develop and utilize component selection criteria to achieve appropriate cost/benefit balance.
Reports to and works under the immediate supervision of the Senior Electrical Controls Engineer. -Interfaces regularly with mechanical engineers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of three years of related experience.
PLC, HMI and Servo Motion Programming skills and familiarity with networking standards.
IEC-61131-3 based programming (Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, Sequential Flow Chart---).
Understanding of Ethernet based networking and IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocols (PTP).
Must have knowledge of analog and discrete industrial controls I/O signals to and from PLCs.
Must have experience with DC to 440 VAC 3 PH motors and controls from installation to startup and troubleshooting.
Familiar with PID control loop tuning.
Experience in sensor testing, calibration, and trouble-shooting.
Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical
Machine building experience is a plus. -Packaging or labeling machinery experience is a plus.

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