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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, llc 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 growthThis position will be working out of our green bay, wi; madison, wi; chicago, il; or remote location.
Foth production solutions works closely with fortune 500 companies to develop engineering-led solutions for the most complex consumer product production challengesFrom small, single discipline projects to large multi-disciplined, turnkey projects, foth’s commitment to personalized, client-centered service and long-term relationships never waversOur clients lead a broad range of industries and they leverage our team members’ experiences to support projects for new product introductions or line installations, custom machine solutions for unique packaging or product making needs, or systems analysis leading to throughput and efficiency gains.
Primary responsibilities:
Provide technical hardware and software design leadership for industrial projects
Develop design packages for bid and construction
Coordinate and execute design and programming of plc/dcs, hmi, vfd and servo motion projects from hardware design and software integration through construction start-up
Coordinate electrical engineering and lead design/cad resources
Provide hardware and software design for machine design projects in consumer products and general industrial markets
Develop design packages
Assist in the development project related documentation including schedules, specifications, and cost estimates
Produce high quality project deliverables while working in a collaborative team environment
Gather data and provide installation, start up, and troubleshooting support
Work simultaneously on multiple project teams and client teams.
Respond 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 needs
Develop relationships and cultivate future work opportunities with clients and facilities as work is performed
Required qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a combination of two or four-year technology degree supplemented with equivalent technical training or experience
10+ years of relevant engineering/design experience with exposure to manufacturing environments, including troubleshooting complex projects and demonstrating proven experience in the following technical areas:
Industrial intelligent linear actuators and end effectors
Integration of machine vision
Rockwell control logix based plc and ftview hmi hardware & software
Rockwell powerflex vfds and inverter duty motors
Rockwell kinetix servo drives and motors
Ethernet and ethernet/ip networking
Electrical system design schematics and control panel layout design
Developing construction and installation documentation
Recent experience with the following:
Sensing 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 electrical
Mes/database programming (sql, rs-sql, ms access)
Experience with polymer extrusion and/or adhesive systems
Siemens s7 & tia portal plcs and hmis
Siemens or schneider/modicon plcs
Siemens, ch or schneider hmis
Visual basic, visual basic.net, visual c, c#, c++, xml
Assembly language programming
Packaging line integration, including; case packing, metal detection, palletizing, along with other packaging related equipment
All 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 lawAll locations are tobacco-freeAbout foth foth, the largest engineering and science consulting firm headquartered in wisconsin, employs more than 600 members and operates in 26 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 expertiseWe bring our 80 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 lifeWe take on our clients’ toughest challenges which provides meaningful project assignments working alongside creative and dedicated team membersFoth’s commitment to our members is demonstrated by annually reinvesting 5% of professional fee revenues in professional development activitiesOur work environment is professional, collaborative, and funEach day, we work together in a unified, values-based culture, helping our clients’ achieve their goals and improving the world we live inJoin our team and experience the foth difference!
