Job Description

The Carlisle Campus Electrical Engineer will be responsible and provide support for the specification/design, implementation/installation, commissioning, startup, and close-out of small-to-large scale capital expenditure projects independently and/or in conjunction with Central Engineering resources. This position will also 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.

Standard hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 40 hours a week, with less than 10% travel required. Situations will require occasional additional hours worked per day and /or alternate shifts worked (equipment breakdowns, process issues/troubleshooting, equipment commissioning/startups, etc.). Occasional travel may be needed, in support of projects: planning, prospective equipment or system research, factory acceptance tests, etc.; and for other misc. job-related purposes such as trade shows, training, technical collaboration with other CCM operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Capital and Major Maintenance 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.
• Maintains and continuously improves plant process control systems, plant production network, and data collection.
• Accomplishes annual plant major maintenance and capital projects within the
• Monitors and maintains plant power
• Prepares for the annual major maintenance and capital projects for the following
• Supports the SAP maintenance work order system – using the data base to help evaluate equipment break downs and root cause analysis.
• Other duties as

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 power distribution systems and components
• Software/Data communication protocols (OPC-UA/OPC-DA)
• Understanding of AutoCAD (Electrical)
• Ability to stay abreast of new development in controls/technology

Essential Full Performance Skills:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced control system skills
• Computer technology skills
• Interpretation of mechanical design drawings for electrical requirements
• Understanding and evaluation of component, equipment or installation proposals
• Programming of basic control system logic (ladder logic, structured text, function block)
• Configuration and tuning of variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Interpretation of electrical/controls drawings
• Development of detailed equipment/installation specifications and RFQs
• Utilize and interpret technical data sheets and manuals
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Advanced analytical comparison and value judgment skills

Essential Full Performance Abilities:

• Ability to make analytical comparisons and value
• Ability to utilize of test equipment such as meters and

Education and Experience:

• Required:
• Degree required in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of five years industrial/manufacturing experience in a controls engineering capacity.
• Preferred:
• BS degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5 – 10 years industrial control experience.

Working Conditions:

The basic work environment is within a manufacturing facility where the atmosphere is relatively fast paced and occasionally can become stressful in certain specific situations (equipment breakdowns, commissioning of new equipment or systems, etc.). The dynamic business climate, strategic and tactical objectives, and production demands often necessitate handling of multiple projects simultaneously.

• Work will consist of:
  • 60% office – project development and tasks, reports, projects updates, team meetings/calls
  • 40% production floor – project support, equipment installation, commissioning, startups, troubleshooting, programming/testing (PPE applies)