Overview
Electrical Controls Engineer Jobs in Henderson, KY at Accuride Corporation
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Electrical Controls Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting and continuous improvement of Electrical and Control Systems providing comprehensive process engineering direction and support to achieve current and future plant-wide strategic manufacturing objectives. The position plans, designs, develops, directs, and implements projects to incorporate new manufacturing equipment, facilities, processes, and technology and drives the continuous improvement of existing manufacturing systems.
Your expertise will drive the development of cutting-edge control solutions, ensuring systems operate efficiently, reliably, and in compliance with industry standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects, design, system verification, and automation technologies that push the boundaries of modern engineering.
Responsibilities
- Ensure asset and facility compliance with applicable standards in a way that mitigates hazards.
- Lead skilled trades in safe work practices to build a workplace free of injuries.
- Consult with other engineering and skilled trades and provide technical support to internal customers and outside contractors.
- Develop and review the Planned Maintenance (PM) activities on electrical and control systems to ensure all PM’s are correctly aligned with the Reliability Centered Maintenance philosophy.
- Ensure that accurate electrical and controls drawings and programs are available for all assets.
- Complete and document Electrical and Control Systems compliance activities.
- Analyze issues and opportunities, identify causes, develop and implement corrective actions.
- Apply engineering and technical skills to continuous improvement of electrical and control systems.
- Develop, recommend and implement manufacturing process improvements by equipment redesign or process changes.
- Research, develop, recommend, and implement the application of new manufacturing technologies to drive the continuous improvement of current operations and support corporate-wide strategic manufacturing capability objectives.
- Prepare capital expenditure appropriation requests including engineering analysis of project justification.
- Manage engineering projects from the specification development, quotation, vendor selection, design, and installation, debug, and production startup phases of projects.
- Support manufacturing by providing technical guidance on electronics design, soldering techniques, and quality assurance testing.
- Engage in engineering testing procedures to validate system functionality under various operational conditions.
- Contribute to project scheduling efforts to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred. Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees are a plus.
- Proven experience practicing in an industrial or manufacturing engineering role with a focus on electrical systems design and automation. Five plus years minium.
- Strong proficiency in CAD software of electrical drawings.
- Demonstrated performance and productivity in the design and development of PLC-HMI-Motion- Drives-Vision-Robotic Automation. Rockwell/A-B, Cognex & Yaskawa/Motoman experience preferred.
- Strong analytical skills and demonstrated performance training skilled trades.
- Demonstrated performance and productivity in leading major capital projects from concept development to production startup phases.
- Experience applying OSHA, ANSI/ISO, RIA and NFPA/NEC standards to manufacturing applications
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis efficiently while maintaining safety standards.
- Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Working knowledge of metal forming processes including CNC lathes & Mechanical Presses.
- Working knowledge of welding and painting processes.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and document technical procedures clearly.
Pay: $79,000.00 – $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Electrical Controls Engineer
Company: Accuride Corporation
Location: Henderson, KY
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