SR. Electrical Engineer

*Mestek Machinery is the industry-leading designer and manufacturer of the most complete, productive, and innovative metal forming solutions for the fabrication of HVAC sheet metal ductwork and fittings. Our family of companies –- Lockformer, Engel, Iowa Precision, Roto-Die, have decades of experience addressing every facet of the HVAC duct industry. The result is a combined knowledge and experience that develops cutting edge, precision technology and automated manufacturing equipment that improves productivity while ensuring the highest-quality finished ducts and fittings.* **Job Description** In a global market, design, develop, and manage projects to completion, on time, and within budget, ranging from small-scale to high-visibility projects to improve products and processes. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, have a strong desire to learn new skills, and be comfortable working on larger projects spanning weeks or months as well as fast turnaround projects requiring a couple of hours or days. **Essential Duties** - Responsible for the safe operation, design, and debugging of process and automation control systems. Source and recommend appropriate vendors. - Must have the ability to create master plans, automation strategy, software configuration, and troubleshoot complex issues that arise. - Work with the Engineering Manager to establish and enforce design, design change control, and design and program documentation standards for electrical engineering activities. - Write and debug multiple station PLC code and write device drivers. - Program MMI devices and design interface circuitry. - Determine power and load requirements along with restrictions. - Design logic system for functions such as sequence and timing control. - Design and draft diagram of cable connections. - Create processes and controls for design verification. - Create quality testing procedures and tools. - Willingness and desire to take complete ownership and responsibility for projects. - Identify performance issues on new or existing equipment, perform root cause analysis, and suggest possible solutions. - Proactively contribute to brainstorming and whiteboard sessions regarding new designs and productively critique existing designs led by other team members. - Thrive at working closely in a multi-disciplinary team including mechanical, electrical, software, controls, etc. - Performs or assists with equipment and material test studies. - Performs other related duties as required. **Preferred Experience** - BSEE, BSME: 5-7 years’ experience in the industrial automation industry. - Knowledge of current technology & applicable electrical codes related to job duties (UL/CSA/CE). - Working knowledge of major brand PLC’s and control devices: AB, Siemens, B&R, etc. - Knowledge of electromechanical relations of an entire automation system. - Motivation to contribute to the improvement of engineering procedures. - Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). - Excellent technical skills, strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills. - Comprehensive knowledge and interpretation of code compliance requirements and industry standards. - Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment. - Experience working in or closely with machine shops is a plus (welding, milling, turning, sheet metal, etc). - Knowledge and experience with 3D Cad software. Autodesk inventor (preferred), Solidworks, or others.