Want Controls Eng TN $ 75-95,000 29 March 2012

One of my affiliates has a client seeking this Electrical Engineer/ PLC Programmer
Location Chattanooga Reports To Engineering Manager
Department Engineering Travel Occasional 25% - 50%

SUMMARY: The electrical engineer/programmer will be responsible for designing
and building the electrical systems and controls that drive custom built machinery and
equipment to solve a customer’s problems. The role requires the ability to conceptualize how a
machine will function, commit the concept to a drawing, procure and source the components,
build a working model, test the machine and finally commission, start-up and debug at customer’s facility

Position requires thorough knowledge of electrical design and engineering techniques,
as well as Auto Cad and preferably Solid Works. Engineer will be responsible to plan and
conduct independent work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and
adaptation of engineering techniques, products, procedures and criteria. Devise new approaches
to problems, and prepare or modify drawings, specifications, calculations, manuals, charts and
graphs, & monitor work for compliance to applicable codes, & normally accepted engineering standards.

EDUCATION: Required: BSEE or Automation Technology, Electrical Controls Engineering
or equivalent. Non-degreed candidates must have equivalent combination of education, training &
experience. Prefers MSEE Automation Technology, Electrical Controls Engineering or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE: Required: 1-2 years of verifiable work experience. Preferred: Machine building, automation, integration, battery manufacturing, or other automation intensive industry sector.

POSITION REQUIREMENT(S): Specialized Skills/License/Certification
Required: Must be knowledgeable of PLC’s including Allen Bradley, Control Logix,
Compact Logix, and Micro Logix, and be able to program them utilizing Rockwell RS Logix 500 and 5000.
Experience with Allen Bradley and Panel View Plus HMI’s and possess the skill to program
them using Factory Talk Studio. Familiarity with Murr Field Bus Systems using Murr web based
configuration software. Experience applying and programing Fanuc Robots a real plus.
Must be competent with the workings and application of Ethernet I/P addressing systems
and switching, VFDS, industrial safety controls, panel layouts and designs, and the ability
to draw schematics using autocad.

Preferred: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, problem solving, critical thinking,
committed team player, with strong leadership and performance management skills capable of
steping up to assure that projects are completed. Must possess the ability to multi-task and bring
multiple projects to completion on time and on budget.

CORE COMPETENCIES (Essential Job Functions)
1. Provides technical direction or leadership on a project basis to designers, drafters, assembly
technicians and field support technicians. 2. equires a broad knowledge of the application of engineering to plant constructability as applied to
construction methods and materials, and the economics involved. Assume the lead engineer’s
role on assigned projects.
3. Plan, conduct cost estimates, schedule, procure and source components and coordinate program
of assigned engineering work and projects from conception to field install and start up.
4. Assist in selection of personnel assigned to projects.
5. Ensure proper interdisciplinary coordination and effective communication on projects.
6. Analyze reports, drawings, tests, and other data to plan and design work.
7. Strong computer skills including Solid Works, AutoCAD, MS Word, Project, Excel,PowerPoint, Outlook.
8. Evaluate electrical systems, products, components, and applications by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of electricity, programming, and materials. 9. Confirms system's and components' capabilities by designing testing methods; testing properties. 10. Develops electrical products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials. 11. Able to research, develop, design, and test a wide range of machinery, both as standard products and with custom features, according to requirements of individual customers. 12. Source and procure components. 13. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. 14. Use engineering and design computer software to complete assigned work.

Please keep this confidential. client pays my fee. .there is no cost to any interested jobseeker.

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