Electrical Controls Engineer

at  MECCO

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Would you like to be a part of a growing company that has 135 years of experience? If so, MECCO may be the right fit for you!
MECCO is currently seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer that will be a vital member of the Custom Solutions Engineering team.

WHO WE ARE:

For 135 years, MECCO – headquartered in Cranberry Township just outside of Pittsburgh, PA – has been a leader in the development of products for permanent marking and traceability technologies. Opportunity abounds as the demand from organizations to mark products continues to rise and spread to a wide range of industries. With systems installed around the world, our customers’ continued loyalty is a testament to MECCO’s renowned service-minded culture. As much as we focus on customers, we also know that our employees are a vital component to continued success and the future of MECCO.
We want each and every employee to be successful and develop their own rewarding career. That’s why one of our core values is “Pursuing personal and company growth”, because we know that when you succeed, we all succeed.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Allen-Bradley Suite.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and AutoDesk Suite.
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics using NFPA and IEC standards.
• Working knowledge of Infor CSI and Arena (PLM) manufacturing software.
• Valid driver’s license, as employee will be required to travel to client sites as needed.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Working knowledge of Vault, AutomationDirect, and similar software is a plus.
• Familiarity with applicable codes and standards such as NEC, NFPA 79, UL508a.
• Experience with networking and common industrial protocols (EtherNet/IP and PROFINET).
• Board level circuit design and microcontroller programming (FPGA, PIC, etc.) a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in the manufacturing field is a plus.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Electrical design of power and control circuits including component selection and electrical panel layouts.
• Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, and Production to understand the necessary flow and design of control systems for material handling, marking, and inspection systems.
• Create bill of materials (BOMs) in Infor CSI for release to Purchasing Department.
• Create electrical schematics and layout drawings in AutoCAD-Electrical CAD software for release to Production Department.
• Program laser systems using Allen-Bradley PLC as well as other PLC Programming Software.
• Research and select for use various electrical components.
• Design and assemble prototype devices and products.
• Perform various electrical tests on products.
• Assist in handling service and support calls from customers for electrical and controls systems.
• Perform service work including inspections, installations and start-ups on an occasional basis, as a backup to the service team.
• Work with the Service team to troubleshoot and commission machines; Troubleshoot and improve upon current and pre-production products.
• Work with Sales, Engineering, and Production to understand the necessary flow and design of control systems for material handling, marking, and inspection systems.
• Perform other duties as needed.
• May be required to participate in safety trainings and/or certifications provided by the Company or customers.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Incumbent will be required to use a computer with keyboard, telephone or handheld mobile device for extended periods of time, and office machinery as needed.
• Individual will be required to use basic hand tools and power tools on occasion.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
• Individual will be required to lift, push, pull, and carry up to twenty (25) pounds frequently