American Maplan Corporation, part of the Battenfeld-Cincinnati group, is the world's leading manufacturer of extrusion equipment and systems for the production of pipe, profile, sheet, thermoforming sheet and pellets made from plastics as well as wood-fiber composites. For our production location in McPherson, Kansas we are searching for an experienced Electrical Engineer. This is a rare opportunity to leverage your valuable knowledge and experience in OEM design and controls. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package.
Education / Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 1+ years of experience in electrical engineering of instrumentation or control systems.
- or combination of education and experience.
To effectively perform in this role requires:
- Modification, integration, and development of windows-based control systems.
- Modification, integration, and development of PLC programming using C#.
- Support technical services in hardware and software during commissioning.
- Detailed technical interaction with mechanical designers, sales, vendors, manufacturing, and customers to define all requirements of a control system to meet the intended equipment performance and customer requirements.
- The practical application of industrial standards and codes including UL508, NFPA, NEC, and CSA in the overall system design.
- The detailed specification of electrical components and circuitry.
- Development of electrical schematics detailing all aspects of the control system.
- Defining component layout within enclosures and labeling requirements.
- Creation and maintenance of bill of materials.
- Willingness to complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated application of engineering principles
- Experience in control system design for industrial equipment.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and / or EPLAN.
- Experience with PLC programming, C# preferred.
- Experience in HMI and PC configuration
- Experience with PID process control and monitoring
- Experience troubleshooting and de-bugging hardware and software.
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
- Experience with variable frequency drives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Health/Dental insurance with 90% of the premium paid by the company, 10% paid by the employee.
- Life and Accidental Death insurance paid by the company, no premium cost to employees
- Short and long term disability insurance, provided by the company at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off that escalates with tenure
- 10 Paid holidays per year
- 401(k) Plan with employer match, fully vested
Other Benefits:
- Health Savings Account with employer matching contribution
- Flexible Health Care Spending Account (optional employee elected cost)
- Additional voluntary life insurance (optional employee elected cost)
- Dependent Care Spending Account (optional employee elected cost)
- Cancer and Other Specified Illness Insurance (optional employee elected cost)
American Maplan Corporation is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Website:
https://www.battenfeld-cincinnati.com/
This employer is not able to provide visa sponsorship and does not meet the minimum requirements to participate in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program at this time.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Ability to Commute:
- McPherson, KS 67460 (Required)
Work Location: In person