Foth

Electrical and Controls Engineer

United States full-time Senior $120,000 - $170,000
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About the role

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at .
Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented LeadElectrical and Controls Engineer who has a desire to contribute to our clients’ success and is looking for new learning experiences and opportunities for career growth. This position will be working out of a Foth or US-Based Remote work from home location.
Primary Responsibilities:

Provide technical hardware and software design leadership for industrial projects

Develop design packages for bid and construction

Coordinate and execute design and programming of PLC/DCS, HMI, VFD and Servo Motion projects from hardware design and software integration through construction start-up

Coordinate electrical engineering and lead design/CAD resources

Provide hardware and software design for machine design projects in consumer products and general industrial markets

Develop design packages

Assist in the development project related documentation including schedules, specifications, and cost estimates

Produce high quality project deliverables while working in a collaborative team environment

Gather data and provide installation, start up, and troubleshooting support

Work simultaneously on multiple project teams and client teams.

Respond and support project and client requests for on-going controls troubleshooting, including ongoing support of production equipment (may include nights and weekends)

Interface directly with client(s) on a daily basis to understand and respond to their needs

Develop relationships and cultivate future work opportunities with clients and facilities as work is performed

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a combination of two or four-year technology degree supplemented with equivalent technical training or experience

10+ years of relevant engineering/design experience with exposure to manufacturing environments, including troubleshooting complex projects and demonstrating proven experience in the following technical areas:

Industrial Intelligent linear actuators and end effectors

Integration of Machine Vision

Rockwell Control Logix based PLC and FTView HMI hardware & Software

Rockwell PowerFlex VFDs and Inverter duty motors

Rockwell Kinetix Servo Drives and Motors

Ethernet and Ethernet/IP Networking

Electrical system design schematics and control panel layout design

Developing construction and installation documentation

Recent experience with the following:

Sensing technologies and panel design/layout

Producing engineering construction and bid packages in accordance with employer/client standards

Flow control valves, damper actuators, P&IDs, loop configurations, DCS, thermocouples, level, flow, and temperature controls

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 24 months of your start date

Knowledge of safety standards (ISO 13849-1 & RIA 15.06) and risk assessments

Preferred experience with the following:

Robotics, Vision Systems, 3D Scanners

AutoCad and AutoCad Electrical

MES/Database programming (SQL, RS-SQL, MS Access)

Experience with polymer extrusion and/or adhesive systems

Siemens S7 & TIA Portal PLCs and HMIs

Siemens or Schneider/Modicon PLCs

Siemens, CH or Schneider HMIs

Visual Basic, Visual Basic.NET, Visual C, C#, C++, XML

Assembly Language Programming

Packaging line integration, including; case packing, metal detection, palletizing, along with other packaging related equipment

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters/Agencies: Foth does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed recruiting agreement coordinated through Foth, Foth reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates without financial obligation to third party recruiters or agencies.
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