Position: Global Controls EngineerLocation: Victaulic Corporate Headquarters, Easton, PAReports to: Manager - Global Process Engineering NO AGENCY CALLS PLEASE! RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS OFFERED FOR THIS POSITION About Us: Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the world’s leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 15 manufacturing facilities, 7 foundries, and 30 branches worldwide with 5,500 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 4,000 patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection. Job Scope: The Global Controls Engineer will support global and facility level manufacturing engineering teams in the design, construction, implementation, and troubleshooting of control systems on industrial production equipment. The responsibilities of the position will include the layout, build, and testing of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems for new equipment and altering the control systems of existing equipment for improvement purposes. This position requires ownership of all steps of the process from design to physical construction of small-scale equipment. Responsibilities:Support manufacturing teams (global and facility levels) in the design, construction, implementation, and troubleshooting of control systems. Create complete electrical and PID schematics based on the functional needs of system concepts for R&D and production equipment. Build full electrical panels to applicable codes and company standards.Integrate new components to existing equipment for process improvements. Existing equipment may range from small-scale fixtures to fully automated cells. Create, evaluate, and correct safety systems to ensure equipment meets industry and company safety standards. Travel to facilities to provide additional support of equipment onsite when needed. Assist in the writing and maintenance of capital equipment functional requirements.Facilitate transfer of best practice knowledge.Create bill of material documentation and spare parts lists for facility maintenance departments and record keeping. Support and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental systems. Qualifications:Associate or Bachelor’s degree –Electrical, Electrical Technology, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering are desired, but strong work experience can also satisfy this qualification.3-5 years of relevant experience preferred. Electrical panel design and build experience. Utilize ACAD Electrical or similar software.Thorough understanding and practical application of industrial electrical codes.NFPA 79NFPA 70 (NEC)UL508ACE ComplianceProficiency working with both single and multi-phase AC (up to and including 480V) and low voltage DC power.Experience specifying, integrating, and troubleshooting common industrial equipment electrical components (i.e. motors, VFDs, sensors, switches, etc.).Experience installing, configuring, and programming PLC, HMIs, communication networks, and related components.Allen Bradley familiarity preferred.Writing ladder logic (AB Studio 5000).Basic knowledge of proper PLC programming practices required.Experience integrating safety systems and components.Devices, wiring, and PLC programming (safety PLCs and relays).Especially safety interlock systems, including but not limited to door interlocks, pressure relief valves, safety exhaust valves, light curtains, etc.Experience with common industrial hydraulic and pneumatic components (i.e. pumps, valves, metering and monitoring devices, cylinders, etc.).Familiarity with robotics preferred but not required. Must possess good communication skills, be capable of working effectively with others, and demonstrate a willingness to learn.General mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills.Ability to travel globally to support projects at outlying facilities as needed (5-25%)
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