Job Summary
This position provides support for the automation and controls department by designing control panels for equipment that is provided and/or supported by MP&C. The majority of which is in the food and dairy industries. The individual in this position must maintain MP&C’s integrity, professionalism and profitability through interaction with vendors, internal personnel and customers.

Duties

• Must be able to size and specify hardware for the design of PLC and relay logic based control panels. This includes: PLC processors, vector frequency drives (VFDs), distributed I/O cards, network based communication cards, motor protectors, fuse blocks, wire sizes, etc.
• Must have an understanding of control panel NEMA ratings and effect of heat generation of internal components. Able to perform heat transfer calculations to specify external cooling equipment when required.
• Capable of creating electrical control schematics using AutoCAD (2D).
• Ability to create panel layout drawings for control technician to follow when building the panels.
• Ability to read and understand process instrumentation manuals and wiring diagrams (i.e. pressure transmitters, flowmeters, level transmitters, etc.).
• Strong understanding of electronics and ability to troubleshoot both controls and mechanical components.
• Understanding of vector frequency drives (wire terminations and basic parameter setup).
• Capable of specifying Ethernet switches and CAT-5/6 cables. A good understanding of plant I/O and HMI Ethernet topography.
• Ability to use a variety of testing instruments with skill (i.e. multi meter, 4-20mA signal generator, etc.)
• Work closely with project managers, process engineers, programmers, and control technicians to provide timely support.
• Interface with vendors for knowledge and guidance of component selections as well as to troubleshoot issues.
• Interface directly with customers for both installation and service support when required.
• On-call support approximately 1 week out of every two months.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• An average of 10% over night travel to both local and international customer facilities is required.

Experience

• Excellent math and troubleshooting aptitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal personnel and external customers.
• Thorough understanding of control wiring (24VDC, Analog, Digitial).
• Good understanding of AC power wiring for motors and VFDs (120V/1Ph/60Hz & 230-480V/3Ph/60Hz)
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Very proficient at AutoCAD (2D).
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive, professional attitude and providing exemplary customer service. This will require some changing of priorities based on project schedules and available information.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed
• routines, and standard accepted practices
• A minimum of an Associate technical school degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering Program.
• Desired: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Controls/Automation Engineering.
• Desired – hands on training with process instrumentation and PLC components.
• Need to be able to obtain a Passport for international travel.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Electrical Controls: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Edgar, WI 54426 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person