Do you like to solve problems in an engaging, collaborative, team environment? Are you excited about discovery, technical innovation, and achievement? Does working in a flexible culture with professional growth opportunities, a family friendly vibe, and smart, caring colleagues make for a great day? If so, consider an employment opportunity at Foth and join these members who enjoy their employment experience.
Foth Production Solutions works closely with consumer product companies to solve their toughest technical challenges. We partner with clients to help streamline their capital spending and business decision process, enable operational efficiencies, and launch new products. We provide clients with a flexible offering of project engagement that ranges across consulting, engineering, design-build, and/or mixed execution through project start-up.
Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Lead Electrical and Controls Engineer who has a desire to contribute to our clients’ success and is looking for new learning experiences and opportunities for career growth. This position will be working out of our Green Bay, Wisconsin or US-Based Remote office location.
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Primary Responsibilities: Provide technical hardware and software design leadership for industrial projectsDevelop design packages for bid and constructionCoordinate and execute design and programming of PLC/DCS, HMI, VFD and Servo Motion projects from hardware design and software integration through construction start-upCoordinate electrical engineering and lead design/CAD resourcesProvide hardware and software design for machine design projects in consumer products and general industrial marketsDevelop design packagesAssist in the development project related documentation including schedules, specifications, and cost estimatesProduce high quality project deliverables while working in a collaborative team environmentGather data and provide installation, start up, and troubleshooting supportWork simultaneously on multiple project teams and client teams.Respond to and support project and client requests for on-going controls troubleshooting, including ongoing support of production equipment (may include nights and weekends)Interface directly with client(s) on a daily basis to understand and respond to their needsDevelop relationships and cultivate future work opportunities with clients and facilities as work is performed Travel to client sites and Foth office locations as needed for work (approximately 35% annually)Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a combination of two or four-year technology degree supplemented with equivalent technical training or experience10+ years of relevant engineering/design experience with exposure to manufacturing environments, including troubleshooting complex projects Required recent experience with the following: Industrial Intelligent linear actuators and end effectorsIntegration of Machine VisionRockwell Control Logix based PLC and FTView HMI hardware & SoftwareRockwell PowerFlex VFDs and Inverter duty motorsRockwell Kinetix Servo Drives and MotorsEthernet and Ethernet/IP NetworkingElectrical system design schematics and control panel layout designDeveloping construction and installation documentationSensing technologies and panel design/layout Producing engineering construction and bid packages in accordance with employer/client standards Flow control valves, damper actuators, P&IDs, loop configurations, DCS, thermocouples, level, flow, and temperature controls Preferred Qualifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 24 months of your start date Knowledge of safety standards (ISO 13849-1 & RIA 15.06) and risk assessments Preferred experience with the following:Robotics, Vision Systems, 3D Scanners AutoCad and AutoCad ElectricalMES/Database programming (SQL, RS-SQL, MS Access)Experience with polymer extrusion and/or adhesive systemsSiemens S7 & TIA Portal PLCs and HMIsSiemens or Schneider/Modicon PLCsSiemens, CH or Schneider HMIsVisual Basic, Visual Basic.NET, Visual C, C#, C++, XMLAssembly Language ProgrammingPackaging line integration, including; case packing, metal detection, palletizing, along with other packaging related equipment Experience in paper/paper converting industryDistribution and Logistics Technology/AutomationDelta V/Honeywell experienceAll Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. All locations are tobacco-free.
About Foth
Foth, the largest engineering and science consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, employs more than 650 members and operates in 28 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal services.
Our dynamic science and engineering teams at Foth are organized into business units – Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions – each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our 85 year history of success and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity.
Foth provides engineers, scientists, and other talented professionals an award-winning employment experience, including flexibility to balance work and life. We take on our clients’ toughest challenges which provides meaningful project assignments working alongside creative and dedicated team members.
Foth’s commitment to our members is demonstrated by annually reinvesting 5% of professional fee revenues in professional development activities. Our work environment is professional, collaborative, and fun. Each day, we work together in a unified, values-based culture, helping our clients’ achieve their goals and improving the world we live in.
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