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Carlisle Interconnect Technologies Electrical Project Engineer in Carlisle, Pennsylvania
The Electrical Project Engineer will be primarily responsible for the implementation and installation of capital equipment and facilities to include ownership of all phases of a project from initiation and planning through installation, commissioning, and closeout. This position will provide engineering expertise to assist plant-level Maintenance, Production/Operations, EH&S, and management personnel in identifying and solving technical process issues. Technical assistance will require understanding of plant power distribution systems and process/machinery control systems. A practical level of understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles are to be applied to assigned project work.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Capital project management that includes scope development, funding requests, budget tracking, schedule tracking and project execution.
- Coordinate day-to-day activities of contractors and plant maintenance personnel during project execution.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with existing process equipment and control systems.
- Provide training and technical assistance to plant-level Maintenance, Production/Operations, EH&S, and management personnel to ensure all project goals are successfully attained.
Design using the latest hardware and software components, design machine control systems to maximize equipment productivity and assure all code requirements and safety standards are strictly met.
Travel to Carlisle Construction Materials facilities outside of home base office, in support of project planning, equipment installation, startup, and training.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Essential Full Performance Knowledge:
- Project Management Fundamentals
- Proficient in Rockwell Automation software and Allen-Bradley hardware.
- Proficient in general industrial controls, manufacturing processes.
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
- Industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus)
- Understanding of open/closed control loops (PIDs)
- Understanding of electrical wiring principles based on the National Electric Code (NEC)
- Data Historian development
- Understanding of low-voltage power distribution
- Software/Data communication protocols (OPC-UA/OPC-DA)
- Understanding of AutoCAD Electrical
- Ability to stay abreast of new development in controls/technology
Education and Experience:
- BS degree in Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics, Controls, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- Minimum of five years industrial/manufacturing experience in a controls engineering capacity.
- Project Engineering experience preferred.
Working Conditions:
The basic work environment is within a manufacturing facility with an average of 30% travel expected.
Work Environment:
- 80% office - project development, monthly reports, projects updates, team meetings/calls
- 20% travel - project support, equipment installation, commissioning, startups, vendor visits
Time Worked:
- Hours Worked: Normally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | 40 hours/week; Situations will require additional hours worked per day and /or alternate shifts worked (equipment breakdowns, process issues/troubleshooting, equipment commissioning/startups, etc.).
Days of Week Worked: Monday through Friday; Saturday/Sunday work to support production needs occurs occasionally
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled