Electrical Engineer

Summary:

The Automation Engineer leads the design of automation and controls for paper machinery and related equipment, based on as-sold specifications, Voith standards, industry guidelines, previous designs, and customer requests.

Responsibilities:

• Use computer-aided design equipment and related software to design and control machines for the paper industry, including electrical, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic systems.
• Review product designs for compliance with sound engineering principles, company standards, and customer purchase order requirements and related technical and mill specifications.
• Develops and prepares drawings, documentation, part records, bills of material, and instruction manuals for orders.
• Coordinates engineering and other related order issues with both our customer externally, and internally with our sales, product management, application engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality groups, as required, to maintain the order schedule and budget.
• Travels as required, including project meetings, installation assistance, training, start-up, service and troubleshooting, warranty, and sub-supplier support.
• Performs automation/controls engineering design for reliability, safety, and cost, including Risk Assessments.
• Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and documentation releases.
• Works with Product Management and Application Engineering in developing new product specifications, standard quotes, and cost estimates.
• Assists in developing new design standards and engineering processes.
• Assists in and supports the training of less experienced automation engineers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or similar, or equivalent working experience
• Experience with Rockwell/AB programming. Experience with Siemens is a plus.
• Experience in the Pulp and Paper Industry is a plus.
• Experience selecting industrial controls, power distribution, and sensors.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally occasionally.
• Travel can be as high as 50%, but more typically 30%.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work on a computer and phone.
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in customer facilities for measurement trips, and equipment commissioning and startup.