Electrical & Controls Engineer

About the opportunity:

The Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for electrical, controls, and automation projects and tasks to support manufacturing processes with new equipment or upgrades of existing equipment. The Electrical Controls Engineer will design, estimate, maintain budgets, manage installations, program, and commission systems in addition to providing technical support for manufacturing equipment. The Electrical Controls Engineer's tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Making safety a top priority by following and promoting safe work practices, participating in preventative safety activities, and focusing on designs, improvements, and other opportunities to improve safety.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure their needs are met.
• Develop and review specifications and drawings for new systems and modifications to existing systems.
• Design electrical and control solutions with an understanding of industrial power and control techniques in addition to developing electrical schematics.
• Program and configure electrical, control, and automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, loop controllers, and VFDs.
• Manage projects to ensure they meet time and budget targets, providing status updates, spending forecasts, and timelines.
• Work with suppliers and the purchasing department to obtain competitive quotes for components, systems, and installation work.
• Lead installation and modification efforts, manage cost, quality, and delivery using internal and external resources.
• Create technical support documentation and provide technical support to the maintenance and production teams.
• Provide engineering expertise for lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

About you:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience of 2 or more years (5+ is preferred) in the field of Electrical and Controls Engineering performing automation and controls design, programming, and managing projects from inception to commissioning in an industrial environment.
• Experience with industrial power, circuit sizing and protection, motor control, sensors, and control components.
• Experience with PLC and HMI programming.
• Knowledge of SQL and scripting is a plus.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and circuit diagrams.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, OSHA and MSHA standards and requirements.
• Proficient with industrial communications.
• Proficient computer and network skills.
• Excellent problem solving, troubleshooting, and organizational skills.
• Proven communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of internal and external contractors.

About RHI Magnesita?

RHI Magnesita is the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions which are critical for high-temperature processes exceeding 1,200°C in a wide range of industries, including steel, cement, non-ferrous metals and glass. With a vertically integrated value chain, from raw materials to refractory products and full performance-based solutions, RHI Magnesita serves customers around the world, with around 15,000 employees in 47 production sites, 7 recycling facilities and more than 70 sales offices. RHI Magnesita intends to build on its leadership in revenue, scale, product portfolio and diversified geographic presence to expand further in high growth markets.

What we have to offer?

• Competitive compensation package, health/dental care benefits/generous 401k/pension matching programs.
• Company reimbursed fitness memberships.
• Education reimbursement program plus continuous learning courses.

EEO Statement

RHI Magnesita is an equal opportunity employer and employs individuals regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, physical handicap, age, marital status or other protected class status pursuant to applicable law. RHI Magnesita does not reject employees, or otherwise deem employees unacceptable, or take any other action for any reason prohibited by federal, state or local laws including, but not limited to, laws pertaining to employment discrimination or employee safety. In addition, RHI Magnesita does not tolerate unlawful harassment or retaliation, and abides by all applicable laws related to sexual or other forms of harassment and all laws regarding retaliation.

Disclaimer

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, skills and responsibilities of the job. May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Nearest Major Market: York PA

Nearest Secondary Market: Lancaster