Electrical Project and Drives Engineer at Andritz

Job description

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in. The Role Under the direction of Manager Electrical and Automation – Coil Processing , the Electrical Project and Drives Engineer is responsible for electrical and drives projects related to the coil processing line to include design, start-up, and troubleshooting. Requirements Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Key Result Items • Overall design responsibility of PLC and HMI Systems and Hardware for Coil Processing Lines. • Selection (sizing) of Drives and other components such as transformers, Line Reactors, contactors, braking resistors, etc. • Power and torque calculations for Drive systems. • Sizing power cables and control wires, fuses, circuit breakers, etc. • Program / Write Drive control code for position, speed, and current / torque control. • Tuning of above-mentioned control loops (Proportional, Integral. And Derivative gains or bandwidth method). • PLC and HMI programming for Coil processing machines and complete lines. • Engineering of E-stop, Zone control, and other safety circuits. • Design and component sizing/selection for other control circuits (fuses, power supplies, control relays, motor starters, etc.) • Operator Station and control panel layouts. • Creating Bills of Material. • Shop testing and field start-ups of Control Systems for coil processing Lines (PLC, HMI, AC and DC Drives, etc.) • Interaction with customers and vendors. • Troubleshoot problems with customers over the phone and/or remote connection to PLC, HMI, AC and DC Drives, etc.) • Assist in safety risk assessments. • Assist in cyber security assessments, scans and hardening. • Assist internal customer service department with identifying parts needed, pricing, etc. • Some travel required. Approximately 25% - 30% Technology • AutoCAD experience • Microsoft Office • Knowledge of computer and industrial communication networks. • Experience working with SAP • Experience working with CimDB #1AndritzWay Core Behaviors • Customer Focus • Ownership for Performance • Shared Commitment • Openness Education and Experience • BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience. • Five to ten years of Electrical Engineering experience working with PLC and HMI programming and troubleshooting in an industrial environment with an OEM, Integrator, or End-User. • AC and DC Drive system experience (preferably Rockwell / Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Nidec / Control Techniques) • Familiarity with National Electric Code (as applies to industrial applications), NFPA79, and UL508A • Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word. Physical Requirements As required to individually perform Key Result items All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Key Result Items
Overall design responsibility of PLC and HMI Systems and Hardware for Coil Processing Lines.
Selection (sizing) of Drives and other components such as transformers, Line Reactors, contactors, braking resistors, etc.
Power and torque calculations for Drive systems.
Sizing power cables and control wires, fuses, circuit breakers, etc.
Program / Write Drive control code for position, speed, and current / torque control.
Tuning of above-mentioned control loops (Proportional, Integral. And Derivative gains or bandwidth method).
PLC and HMI programming for Coil processing machines and complete lines.
Engineering of E-stop, Zone control, and other safety circuits.
Design and component sizing/selection for other control circuits (fuses, power supplies, control relays, motor starters, etc.)
Operator Station and control panel layouts.
Creating Bills of Material.
Shop testing and field start-ups of Control Systems for coil processing Lines (PLC, HMI, AC and DC Drives, etc.)
Interaction with customers and vendors.
Troubleshoot problems with customers over the phone and/or remote connection to PLC, HMI, AC and DC Drives, etc.)
Assist in safety risk assessments.
Assist in cyber security assessments, scans and hardening.
Assist internal customer service department with identifying parts needed, pricing, etc.
Some travel required. Approximately 25% - 30%
AutoCAD experience
Microsoft Office
Knowledge of computer and industrial communication networks.
Experience working with SAP
Experience working with CimDB

Nice-to-haves

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