Electrical Applications Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Applications Engineer

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Engineering Manager 

FLSA: Exempt

Status: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Direct Reports:     None

Location: Denver Tech Center (near Centennial airport). Possibility of 2 days/wk remote with 3 days in office

Who We Are

A multi-national well-established Original Equipment Manufacturer. Our brands have a long-standing and significant presence and brand recognition within their target markets and industries with a strong emphasis on total customer satisfaction. 

The Gulftech International family of companies are the world's recognized leaders in engineering, manufacturing, lease, sale and service of industrial food processing machinery. Our companies serve the largest food production and processing companies across the globe.

Job Summary

The Electrical Applications Engineer is responsible for design, prototype, installation, and testing of food processing equipment electronic systems in a washdown environment.  Work includes design of PLC/PCB/PC hardware and software, updating custom networking software, troubleshooting electronic systems remotely and in person at customer sites, integrating machine electronics with plant software systems and other machinery, fabrication and assembly of R&D electronics prototypes, creating test systems and running testing on R&D projects, integrating and testing new machinery/technology at customer sites. 

Responsibilities

• Always follow UL and CE safety design requirements and safeguard others' safety
• Responsible for designing, building and installing electronic systems associated with food processing equipment and networking applications. 
• Build electronic test setups for testing R&D products.
• Motion and motor control through PLC programming.
• Interface PLC/HMI/PC to facility network software (SCADA, Ignition, etc)
• Revise custom networking software files that use a variety of protocols (TCP/IP, Modbus UDP, RS485, Profinet, etc) 
• Ability to code using a variety of programming languages (Structured Text, C, and C++)
• Creation of data tables and dashboards in cloud based systems (Azure, Power BI)
• Sensor selection and PLC integration.
• PLC module selection and integration.
• HMI design and integration to machine/customer network.
• Create data tables and provide access to the data for external devices
• Willingness to field calls from customers outside of normal work hours
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally 20% of the time
• Consistently achieve job and performance expectations efficiently, effectively, and on-time with little to no supervision or direction
• Perform all other duties and assist with special projects as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology required - from an ABET accredited Engineering program preferred
• Knowledge of control panel design including HMI systems, VFD and servo motor systems, remote I/O, pneumatic controls, analog and digital I/O required
• Experience with power distribution design (DC, Single and Three Phase) required
• Experience networking devices using Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus UDP, Ethercat, RS485 required
• Experience in data acquisition and evaluation using SQL, Azure, and MS PowerBI
• Experience with process instrumentation sensors and interlocking devices required
• Demonstrated ability to remotely troubleshoot electronics problems using just a phone and computer
• Experience programming PC, PLC, and PCB using Structured Text, Ladder Logic, C, and C# required
• Programming experience using TwinCAT, CODESYS, MS Visual Studio, and MPLab software
• Experience working with plant monitoring software such as SCADA or Ignition is a plus
• Knowledge creating HMI programs and visualizations is a plus
• Optical sensor/camera and robotic systems experience is a plus
• Must keep a valid US driver's license
• Must have, or be able to obtain, a passport for international travel

Benefits and Compensation 

• Medical (PPO & HSA options), dental, and vision insurance 
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays 
• Employee assistance program (EAP) 
• Retirement - 401k 
• Retirement - Profit sharing 
• Free Life/AD&D Insurance
• Tuition Assistance 
• Company cell phone 

*The pay range for this role is $90,000 - $127,000  annually.  Salary information is a general guideline only. Actual compensation considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, location, work experience, education, and key skills. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,