Electrical Engineer

About the Company

Krones, Inc. seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to utilize specialized knowledge of packaging machinery including conveyors, labelers, and inspection equipment to manage the electrical design, PLC and HMI programming as well as start-up and troubleshooting of the automation control systems; manage integration projects for Krones involving its packaging machinery as well as other manufacturer’s equipment owned by customer to ensure that customer's complete set-up of machines work together through the programming of the PLCs and HMIs; review customer specifications; work with customers, Mechanical Engineering and vendors to understand and define system requirements; responsible for the electrical integration of machinery to the control system; create new and/or modify existing electrical schematics, electromechanical assemblies using 3D CAD, and parts lists to meet the customer requirements and specifications; create new and/or modify existing PLC programs to meet the system requirements; provide engineering support for construction and testing of control assemblies; provide engineering support during installation of system; assist in verification and validation of the control system; ensure project meets customer requirements and schedule. Experience in the field is helpful.

This position is based in Franklin, WI, and requires reliable commuting to the office as part of a hybrid work schedule. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout their employment without employer sponsorship.

About the Role

The Electrical Controls Engineer will manage the electrical design, PLC and HMI programming, and troubleshooting of automation control systems. Must have Siemens/Tia Portal experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage integration projects for Krones involving its packaging machinery and other manufacturer’s equipment.
• Review customer specifications and work with customers, Mechanical Engineering, and vendors to define system requirements.
• Responsible for the electrical integration of machinery to the control system.
• Create and modify electrical schematics, electromechanical assemblies using 3D CAD, and parts lists.
• Create and modify PLC programs to meet system requirements.
• Provide engineering support for construction and testing of control assemblies.
• Assist in verification and validation of the control system.
• Ensure project meets customer requirements and schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent, in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Three years of experience as a Controls Engineer.

Required Skills

• 3 years of experience with Siemens S7/Tia Portal
• 3 years of experience with electric control circuits, variable frequency drives, and PLC and HMI programming.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time (domestic and foreign).

Preferred Skills

Must have Siemens S7/Tia Portal and experience with one or more of the following:

• Allen Bradley ControlLogix
• UL 508
• ISO 13849 Safety Standards, TUV Certification a plus
• SAP

Krones, Inc. offers an outstanding opportunity to be involved with and challenged by leading-edge technologies, further career opportunities to learn and develop skills, a flexible work schedule and a competitive salary and benefits program. Our Krones Benefits program includes a generous health/dental/vision package, and 401(k) program in addition to other benefits. Please submit your resume.

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