Electrical Controls Engineer at Zeus Company Inc. in Orangeburg, South Carolina

Job Description:

Job Description




Job Summary


This position supports the Corporate Shops on new and existing complex controlled equipment.



Job Responsibilities

• Work along with senior electrical engineers, fabrication specialists, and other Corporate Shops personnel on new and existing complex controlled equipment
• Assist engineering in setting up machine controls code and checking controls operations of machines
• Design panel layouts and electrical wiring drawings along with bills of materials to build automated machines
• Troubleshoot PLCs, I/O, Electrical Drives, electromechanical systems, and electronic sensors of all types
• Communicate openly with electrical shop supervisor, electrical engineers, and electrical CAD technician to fully document all equipment wiring
• Ensure safe and satisfactory operation of new equipment; assist electrical CAD technician by the use of clearly marked prints; red lines
• Update Engineering vault database system with all project documentation
• Train maintenance staff as needed to service critical equipment components
• Travel to various sites to aid in installing various electrically controlled machines
• Improves and troubleshoots controls on existing machinery
• Become expert in applicable OSHA, NEC, and NFPA standards
• Assist in transition of new equipment installation to manufacturing facilities



Qualifications

• 4 year Electrical Engineering degree from an ABET accredited University
• 1-5 years of experience working with machine control systems
• Knowledge of high voltage AC as well as 24 V DC systems
• Willingness to learn process control systems, including Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, electrical drives, temperature, flow, and pressure controls
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills in fast paced manufacturing environment
• Works well in a team oriented environment
• Machine controls programming and CAD experience are a plus
• PC experience
• Hands on



Additional skills that are a plus

• Ignition SCADA experience
• Motion Controls Programming



About Us



Zeus Industrial Products, headquartered in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is the world's leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator. More than 50 years of experience in medical, aerospace, energy, automotive, fiber optics, and more allows us to set the bar high.


Zeus is a great place to work. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. Zeus offers an opportunity to join a very successful, family-oriented team. Our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none. We are a leader in our field and have great relationships with our customers and team members. Many of our team members are the best at what they do in the world. Our customers are leaders in their fields. Our products help save lives.


Continuous Improvement is a way of life at Zeus. Successful candidates will have a desire and ability to take our manufacturing process to the next level. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. You must possess the ability to work independently; and the desire to learn a variety of skills. The ability to communicate clearly is imperative, as is the ability to manipulate data using various software packages.


At Zeus, what we do matters, and we pride ourselves in "Turning polymers into possibilities." Expectations are high; our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none.


Our employees and our customers are at the center of everything we do. Those relationships have been built on a foundation that is supported by our Mission and Vision:


Our Mission: Provide Solutions - Enable Innovation - Enhance Lives


Our Vision: Working Together - Doing It Better


Zeus is an exciting, innovative company that offers competitive pay and a great benefits package. As we continue to push the boundaries of polymer science, we're constantly in need of new ideas, new expertise, and new team members. Are you ready to join us?
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