Senior Electrical Controls Engineer Job Listing at Kelly Services in St. Louis, MO (Job ID 9387522)

Description

Kelly® Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Controls Engineer for a direct-hire opportunity with a leading supplier of hydraulic presses and automation equipment in Fenton, MO. If you are passionate about shaping the world we live in and are ready to reengineer your future, trust the experts at hiring experts.  

Overview

Our client engineers custom metal forming solutions and manufacture hydraulic presses, servo-electric presses, and automation equipment. Their products are used in a variety of applications, including aerospace forming, deep drawing, automation, compression molding, and more.

We're seeking a seasoned Electrical Controls Engineer to spearhead the design and execution of cutting-edge control systems for a diverse range of press machinery. As a Senior Engineer, you'll take charge of crafting industrial control panels that adhere to stringent UL 508A standards, crafting PLC programs, and developing user-friendly HMI interfaces for our press equipment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design control panel drawing sets using AutoCAD Electrical, guiding in-house electricians in industrial control panel construction.
• Ensure compliance with UL 508A and ISO 13849 safety standards in all electrical designs.
• Monitor project budgets to ensure adherence to quoted guidelines.
• Prepare comprehensive Controls Approval documents for client review and accommodate hardware modifications as needed.
• Develop PLC programs on Allen-Bradley platforms and intuitive HMI interfaces using Aveva Edge and AB Panel View.
• Program motion control systems and integrate third-party controls using Delta RMC Tools and Yaskawa MotionWorks.
• Develop HMI extensions using traditional programming languages (HTML5, SQL, VBScript and create simple Industrial IT networks.
• Oversee in-house machinery start-up and testing for optimal efficiency.
• Occasionally provide on-site commissioning or training, with up to 25% travel.
• Test sub-system performance, such as heaters, load cells, or third-party equipment.
• Contribute to peer reviews, ensuring design accuracy and compliance.
• Work closely with customers to line out details of control plans and sequencing.
• Collaborate with management, shop leads, and customers, providing regular project updates and support during installation and warranty work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred but not required.
• Minimum 7+ years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive industrial control panel design experience
• Highly proficient in Allen Bradley
• Highly proficient in AutoCAD Electrical for electrical design (AutoCAD Electrical Certification is strongly desired).
• Strong knowledge of UL 508A standards.
• Willingness to mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Company Benefits:

• Annual bonus potential and merit increases
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, life insurance, AD&D, parental leave)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick days and holidays.
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Consistent and encouraged work-life balance (team does not exceed 40-hour work weeks)
• Fun office atmosphere with catered lunches, group activities, and happy hours

All applicants applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. OPT or H1B Visa is not being accepted at this time.

 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

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