Work with AC and DC drives combined with motors, and/or PLC/HMI Automation Systems generally of a high complex nature, potentially including scripting, other program platforms, databases, etc., design, assembly, configuration, testing, troubleshooting and commissioning of drives, drive systems and/or automation systems.  Industry segments will focus on metals, mining, mills, utilities, manufacturing, plus other industries.

Project types may range from: new product development, design and specification of new subsystems, continuous improvement of products, repeating previously completed projects, and adapting existing products to a specific customer application.

Supports "on-call" requests, including diagnosis and troubleshooting at customer sites. May also include after-hours calls and travel on short notice.

§  Drives:  Be proficient in AC and DC machinery, plus basics of respective AC and DC drives including brand specific drive setup and correlation of functions across brands.  Typical process applications may include:

§  Simple speed controlled “drive in a box” units.

§  Pump and fan control (non-linear, quadratic processes).

§  Speed controlled, load sharing drives.

§  Torque controlled, speed limited drives.

§  Drive PID operation for pressure, flow, temperature, etc. control.

§  Hoist controls.

§  Winders and tension controls.

§  Discrete/terminal control or communication bus control.

§  Automations: Be proficient in PLC/HMI Systems, including brand specific setup and correlation of functions across brands.  Typical process applications may include:

§  Simple sequential controls, advancing to more complex applications – enable and start logic, sequences, interlocks, fault actions.

§  Analog operations with simple PID loop operations.

§  Analog process controls including temperature, pressure, flow, weight, speed, etc.

§  Adapt and mix communications protocols with appropriate hardware and software to accomplish project objectives, when necessary.

§  Operator (HMI) Interfaces – graphical and textual indications plus input methods for operator control.

§  Diagnostic logic and respective HMI indications, alarms.

§  Simple scripting needed for basic functions.

§  Basic drive system supervision.

 

 

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology or an equivalent combination of education and/or direct applicable experience.

Experience:

Five years experience involving AC or DC drives, PLC's, and/or HMI platforms.Work experience involving PLC, PC, and other programming languages.Work experience involving power electronics and rotating machinery.Heavy Industrial, mining, mills, manufacturing and utilities experience is a plus.

Other:

Good written and verbal communication skills.Good interpersonal skills.Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.Strong organizational sills and attention to detail.Good time management skills with the ability to multitask while coordinating multiple priorities.Strong knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office softwareAbility to exercise initiative, judgment, and decision making related to non-routine duties.Overnight travel required.