The function is designing the electrical installation and programming the drying controls of our engineered dryers. The Electrical and Controls Engineer is directly responsible for determining and directing the most economical, high-quality design for electrical cabinets and the plc programming from concept to manufacturing, field installation and operation.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the conceptual design of the electrical installation and controls from bidding phase to equipment realization and operation:
- Support Sales Application Engineers and Aftermarket Sales Engineers with reviewing the client specs and determining the budget for the control system part
- Applying client specifications to the dryer package control system design
- Applying knowledge of international electrical standards, instrumentation standards (HART protocol, Foundation Fieldbus), Hazardous area requirements for electrical and control systems
- Preparing the Bills Of Material for the necessary components for the control system and electrical wiring
- Carrying out the detail design of the control system, including hardware and software requirements for PLC & DCS controlled systems
- Writing PLC & HMI software for our control systems (Siemens Tia Portal & Allen-Bradley Studio 5000).
- Verifies conceptual design to ensure client output requirements are achieved
- Oversee the functional testing of the control system at the supplier
- Participate in technical risk assessments
- Participate or support the Site Acceptance Tests where needed
- Preparation of engineering project documentation, including wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, control narratives for approval from client
- Carrying out technical studies and make recommendations for improvements that will increase equipment performance and economic value
SKILLS
- Excellent analytical and math skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficient with computer and information technology
- A thorough knowledge programming in Tia Portal & Studio 5000, designing electrical systems in Autocad, knowledge of the dryer processes
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Familiarity with applicable health and safety regulations
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor or Master degree in Electrical Engineering (alternative Mechatronica)
- Affinity with programming in software packages like Tia Portal & Studio 5000
- Minimum 5 years experience in similar function in industrial environment
- Knowledge of MS office applications.
- Fluent in Dutch and English. Knowledge of German language is beneficial for communication with our German production plant
