Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Industrial or Controls Engineering
- 5+ years experience programming PLCs using Ladder Logic and Function Block and be familiar with various PLC brands such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.
- 5+ years experience designing process controls systems
- 3+ years experience with HMI and SCADA systems such as Factory Talk, PanelView, Wonderware, etc.
- Mechanical Design and Troubleshooting experience a plus
Required Skills:
- Must be able to travel when needed, including international travel (not full-time travel)
- Ability to design process electrical control circuits following NEC and UL508 guidelines
- Ability to calibrate and troubleshoot electrical controls and instrumentation
- Understanding of industrial controls network protocols
- Possess a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment and have the ability to use that understanding to troubleshoot systems
- Ability to understand automated equipment functions; chemical processes; and mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Ability to build electrical panels
- Ability to program HMI graphic interfaces employing situational awareness philosophy a plus
- Knowledge of and ability to use AutoCAD and other design software to produce electrical schematics
- Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office software, especially Word and Excel
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions
- Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to maintain a clean work environment
- Ability to maintain an effective, courteous, and tactful relationship with other employees and clients
- Must be on time and have a good attitude at work
- Willingness to be assume other job duties as necessary to complete projects
Job Duties: Will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Report to assigned supervisor
- Respect and adhere to all active contracts and confidentiality agreements with Applied Chemical Technology and associated clients
- Respect and adhere to all safety rules procedures, and complete all necessary safety training
- Work with project managers to assess client needs related to automation
- Assist project managers in preparation of project bids and cost estimation
- Provide engineering input to projects as required
- Design control panels/systems to meet project requirements
- Generate AutoCAD drawings/schematics for control system design
- Build Electrical panels according to electrical schematics
- Specify, purchase, and receive materials for control system fabrication
- Provide written and verbal direction to ensure efficient completion of projects
- Report project status to project managers as necessary
- Work with project managers and accounting personnel to accurately document project costs
- Perform other functions in the Automation Department as requested
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
- Coordinate the use of both hands to perform tasks
- Lifting and handling equipment and materials of up to 50lbs
- Reaching overhead, stooping, kneeling, walking, talking, hearing, reading and seeing.
Hours: 8-5 Monday-Friday; must be able to work overtime, including weekends, as needed
Benefits: Comprehensive benefit package including medical, 401K, leave, available after probationary period.
ACT is an Equal Opportunity Employer
E-mail resume to: hr@appliedchemical.com