Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Description:

The primary objective of the Electrical & Automation Engineer will be assigned project tasks to develop accurate and efficient creation of PLC, HMI programs and configuration of VFD’s, Softstarters and configurable electrical/electronic instrumentation. The Electrical & Automation Engineer will assist in the design, debugging, troubleshooting, and testing of electrical control components, instruments, PLC’s, HMI’s, and control panels for vacuum pump systems.

Essential Functions:

• Generates programmable logic controller and human machine interface programs for automated vacuum control systems to meet customer needs for standard, general and custom applications.

• Utilize multimeters, signal conditioners and other troubleshooting tools and instruments to identify and rectify issues found during testing of automated vacuum systems.

• Review and mark-up design drawings as necessary to provide feedback to designers of issues with design and need for corrective actions

• Leads and/or assist in the re-design, creation or maintenance of standard electrical designs, programs and documentation for automated vacuum control systems.

• Writes Sequence of Operations, commissioning, and initial start-up procedures for electrical installations of automated vacuum systems.

• Prepares project cost and work-time estimates.

Skills & Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school) Required

Experience:

• Technology or equivalent specialized experience in PLC/HMI and automation skill and knowledge: Required

• 5 plus years of experience in PLC and HMI programming and automation skill and knowledge: Required

• Familiarity with analog (4-20ma) transmitters, and adjustable pressure/vacuum switches

• Working knowledge for Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) and or Adjustment Speed Drive (ASD)

• Hands on experience with common hand tools used in the electrical field

• Knowledge of power distribution systems, automated control systems, electrical and controls instrumentation, and the National Electrical Code (UL 508A, UL 1203, NFPA 99 and NFPA 79)

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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