Electrical and Controls Project Engineer

We are seeking an Electrical and Controls Project Engineer to join our team.

AFC-Holcroft a division of Aichelin Americas, located in Wixom, MI, is the largest North American heat treat equipment manufacturer, and is interested in candidates for long-term career opportunities in the capital equipment sector. Our customer base includes general manufacturing as well as automotive, both in the U.S. and across North America.

AFC-Holcroft offers a full benefits package, competitive wages and profit sharing.

Responsibilities:

• Able to work well in a team environment.
• Ensure projects are completed on-time and within the specified budget.
• · Develop engineering calculations, diagrams and technical reports.
• · Develop Control Schematics using AutoCAD Electrical based upon equipment and Customer Specifications.
• · Develop and issue Bills of Materials.
• · Design and work with systems utilizing Process Controllers.
• · Develop PLC and HMI programs.
• · Provide Manufacturing and Start-up assistance when required.
• · Complete required technical and regulatory documents.
• · Prepare Technical Drawings, Specifications of Electrical Systems, or Topographical Maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to Standards and Customer Requirements.
• · Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
• · Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.
• · Prepare plans with detailed drawings that include project specifications and cost estimates.
• · Design and execute engineering experiments to create workable solutions.
• · Present analysis results and project solutions to technical leads, senior leaders and clients as necessary.
• · Travel to jobsite to assist with start-up of equipment when required to do so.
• · Perform ‘Research and Development’ duties if assigned.
• · Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications/ Experience Required:

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related Technical Degree

3-5 years of experience with much or all the following:

• · Good working knowledge of the design of Industrial Electrical Control Systems.
• · Experience with Motor Control Circuits including designing circuits, sizing, specifying components and hands-on troubleshooting.
• · Experience with relay control circuits.
• · Good working knowledge of the NFPA 70 Standard (National Electric Code) including fuse and wire sizing.
• · Good working knowledge of the NFPA 79 Standard (Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery).
• · Working Knowledge of AutoCad Electrical.
• · Experience applying Variable Frequency Drives.
• · PLC hardware and Software experience including sizing and specifying components, developing Hardwire Drawings, writing PLC logic, testing, programming and system troubleshooting.
• · Knowledge and experience developing HMI screens using HMI Software.
• Industrial Network experience (Ethernet, Profibus, Modbus, DH+, etc.).

This position requires access to information subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These laws govern the handling of certain defense-related and commercial technologies.

To comply with these requirements, applicants must qualify as a “U.S. person” as defined by federal law, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), refugees, or asylees.

AFC-Holcroft offers a competitive salary and benefits which include 401k with matching, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance and profit sharing.

AFC-Holcroft is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Our Values

Safety is a Lifestyle- We are all responsible for our own safety as well as the safety of our coworkers and customers.

Satisfaction for Generations - We strive for first-time quality and continuous improvement in all that we do to meet or to exceed the standards of excellence that stakeholders expect of us.

Better Together - Forging the future, working together with collaboration and cohesiveness to produce results that are generationally strong.

Built on Trust - Foundation of faith and confidence in ourselves and each other

Fueling Aspirations - Creating an atmosphere for the growth of curious minds.

One Aichelin - We breathe the same air with respect and compassion for one another.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person