Senior Electrical Controls Engineer at Ecolab

Joliet, Illinois, United States

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$98,600 – $148,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Chemical ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
5 years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment
5 years of experience in PLC and HMI troubleshooting and programming
No immigration sponsorship available

Responsibilities

Provide engineering / technical support to manufacturing and maintenance operations in the troubleshooting, rebuilding, and repair of electrical equipment and automated systems using digital multimeters and other electrical tools
Provide engineering background for continuous improvement of manufacturing operations through the design, selection, and installation of new equipment and systems as well as the improvement of existing equipment
Ensure the continuous improvement of processes, procedures, and equipment
Assures maximum reliability of equipment, processes, and procedures
Incorporates PLC/HMI programming enhancements to the production process that provide reliable production operation, reduce electrical energy cost, reduce cycle time, and increase the tons per hour productivity
Troubleshoots networking and server issues
Create and maintain current documentation of equipment and systems
Build team responsibilities among various departments in order to facilitate project goals of Safety, Production, Equipment, Quality, and Customer Satisfaction
Participate as a team member of the production process team, utilizing LEAN concepts of improving productivity through efficiency
Develop the architecture, PLC logic programming, and HMI operator interface for production equipment
Facilitate projects including operational specifications, sequence of operation, schematic drawings, PLC logic programming, installation drawings, onsite commissioning, and validation of the system design
Design and specify machine and gauge control systems; HMI systems; and data collection systems, according to company design standards
Provide training to reliability technicians, including writing and developing standard operating procedures
Support capital projects with electrical, instrumentation, and control system needs

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PLC ProgrammingHMI ProgrammingPLC TroubleshootingHMI TroubleshootingElectrical TroubleshootingDigital MultimeterNetworkingServer TroubleshootingLEANTPM

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Senior Electrical Controls Engineer position?

The salary range is $98,600.00 - $148,000.00.

Is this position remote or onsite?

The position is onsite in Joliet, IL.

What are the key required skills and experience for this role?

A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, 5 years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment, and 5 years of PLC/HMI troubleshooting and programming experience are required.

What preferred qualifications are mentioned for this position?

Preferred qualifications include Rockwell Automation PLC experience with RS Logix and Control Logix, FactoryTalk & AssetCentre, Wonderware InBatch/InTouch, Fanuc or Motoman robot experience, networking, strong troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with ARC Flash safety and NFPA 70E.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Electrical Controls Engineer role?

Strong candidates will have the required Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, 5+ years in industrial maintenance, and PLC/HMI experience, plus preferred skills like Rockwell Automation and networking expertise, along with a focus on troubleshooting and continuous improvement.