Coperion is looking for an Electrical Controls Engineer to join our team in Sidney, OH! As an Electrical Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for providing electrical controls planning, development (including programming), direction, review, coordination and functional operations for industrial bakery equipment systems, control systems, and control panel design. You will also manage all the electrical aspects of each project from conception through satisfactory operation at the user’s facility.

Work You’ll Do

Ensure the successful performance and financial viability of each project, meeting both technical and budgetary goals.

Develop and implement code for programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to effectively control industrial bakery equipment.

Plan, design, and deliver technical and functional operations for assigned control systems and equipment proposals, aligning customer needs with compatible technical and company interests.

Review design criteria and application information, collaborating with the engineering manager or coordinator to address application challenges and sales considerations for assigned proposals.

Lead, review, and coordinate the design of control systems, working closely with drafting personnel, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure proper electrical engineering, application design, and cost management for projects.

Monitor and coordinate project progress in relation to schedules, overseeing engineering, production, start-up, customer acceptance, and final payment processes.

Provide consultation and support to sales, manufacturing, and accounting teams on day-to-day issues related to assigned systems and equipment.

Assist with or conduct field start-ups and troubleshoot performance issues for systems and equipment.

Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance skills related to these responsibilities and stay updated on new advancements in the engineering field relevant to the product line.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (BSE) or a related field, or a minimum of 5 years of equivalent experience.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in PLC and HMI programming.

Minimum of 3 years of experience with Studio5000 and FactoryTalk ViewME.

Minimum of 3 years - Experience with Rockwell Automation motion control systems and variable frequency drives (VFDs).

Proficiency in AutoCAD, but AutoCAD Electrical is preferred.

Detail-oriented with strong planning, coordination, and organizational skills.

Excellent verbal communication skills for effective interaction with both internal and external customers.

Ability to travel for field surveys, proposal presentations, sales follow-ups, start-up services, and troubleshooting, both on-site and at other company locations.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Siemens control systems.

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Who we are: 

Coperion is an industry leader in compounding and extrusion, feeding and weighing, bulk material handling and service, bringing a wealth of know-how and experience to the market. Customers benefit from Coperion’s divisions of Polymer, Equipment & Systems, and Service that are optimally networked on a global basis to offer ultimate support in the design, manufacturing and implementation of ideal systems. Staffed by engineers, chemists, technicians and a variety of industry experts, these Divisions form a powerhouse of process solutions for their customers. Coperion is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.

EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.  Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com .  In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.  At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".