Job Abstract

We have an immediate need for an Electrical Engineer in the Kirkwood, PA area. This is a direct hire opportunity.

Base salary is estimated at $90,000.

Job Description:
•    Electrical Machine Design which includes all power, control systems, and electrical diagrams required to meet the customer’s specifications for each project assigned. 
•    Understand, design, and practice machine safety and Lean Management. 
•    Design control systems from concept to completion. 
•    Assemble complete and accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for the Machine/System design 
•    Design and develop Machine/System Programs.
•    Design and develop Machine/System Operator Interface programs.
•    Provide field service technicians remote support during system service calls, installation, and commissioning 
•    Provide on-site troubleshooting and startup support as needed 
•    Provide solutions for End of Life (EOL) components to support customer needs. 
•    Determine spare parts list.
•    Assist the Applications Engineering and Product Managers during the scope phase of a potential project 
•    Travel up to 20% 

Required:

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering(or similar field) OR combination of an AA degree and a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of Electrical/electrical engineering experience.
• Proven project management skills
• Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Dynamics 365 desired A "self-starter".
• Ability to work well with others.
• Knowledge of industrial communications (Ethernet/IP, DeviceNET, Profibus, etc.)
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC and Operator Interface hardware and software (primarily Compact Logix and Panel View Plus series)
• Ability to understand and design electrical control schematic ladder diagrams 
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical and control systems o 600 VAC and less, 3Ø control systems o Motors, servos, low-voltage DC devices, and sensors
• Ability to specify, and assist with installation, debugging, and start-up of electrical control and power system equipment
• PLC programming skills necessary to make a machine function properly and safely
• Operator interface programming skills necessary to run the machine easily and without confusion
• Be able to understand how a machine mechanically functions.
• Be able to apply electrical components to a control system to make the machine run as designed
• Understand and have the capability to apply electrical codes and regulations such as NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and UL 508a.

Location: Lancaster County, PA
Please send resume to: wendyc@selectek.com or call Wendy 678-802-6616