Mehoopany, Pennsylvania
155 days ago
Project Electrical and Controls Engineer - Paper Industry
Do you like to solve problems in an engaging, collaborative, team environment?  Are you excited about discovery, technical innovation, and achievement?  Does working in a flexible culture with professional growth opportunities, a family friendly vibe, and smart, caring colleagues make for a great day?  If so, consider an employment opportunity at Foth and join these members who enjoy their .
Foth Production Solutions works closely with consumer product companies to solve their toughest technical challenges. We partner with clients to help streamline their capital spending and business decision process, enable operational efficiencies, and launch new products.  We provide clients with a flexible offering of project engagement that ranges across consulting, engineering, design-build, and/or mixed execution through project start-up.
Foth Production Solutions, LLC is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Project Electrical and Controls Engineer who has a desire to contribute to our clients’ success and is looking for new learning experiences and opportunities for career growth.  This position will be working out of our Mehoopany, PA location.
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Primary Responsibilities: Work at an on-site manufacturing environment to support plant operations and engineering initiativesHardware and software engineering for new and retrofit industrial projects and electrical systems including low voltage (600 VAC) power distribution, network communications, line control, and motion controlProgramming, design, and updating of PLC, HMI, VFD, and Servo Motion related projects from hardware design, software integration through construction support and project start-upSpecification of components to achieve client requestsModifications or upgrades to existing control systems as specified by the clientDirect designer level resourcesProvide installation and start up support, could include nights and weekendsWork simultaneously on multiple projects and client teamsWork directly with client to resolve conflicts and strengthen the Foth-Client relationshipRequired Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience8+ years of recent experience with specifying, installing, and troubleshooting machine and process controls systemsRequired Recent Experience with the Following: Rockwell Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View HMI systemsLow voltage (up to 600 VAC) power distribution systems with exposure to facilities electrical systems including: HVAC, lighting, power, communications, security, fire, supervisory systems, transformers, panel boards, grounding systems, capacitor banks, etc.Ethernet and/or ControlNet communicationsVFD and motor controlNEC/NFPA 79 Electrical StandardsPreferred Qualifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain5+ years of industry-relevant experienceGeneral machine safety experiencePreferred Recent Experience with the Following:Rockwell variable frequency and servo drivesDistributed Controls Systems (DCS)Honeywell Experion configuration/programmingHistorian Product programming experience (Wonder Ware, Intellution, Proficy)Motor Control Center (MCC) specification and designMedium voltage (up to 15 kV) power distribution systemsRoboticsVision SystemsNetworkingHazardous area classification

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. All locations are tobacco-free. About FothFoth, the largest engineering and science consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, employs more than 650 members and operates in 28 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal services.  Our dynamic science and engineering teams at Foth are organized into business units – Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions – each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our 85 year history of success and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity. Foth provides engineers, scientists, and other talented professionals an award-winning employment experience, including flexibility to balance work and life. We take on our clients’ toughest challenges which provides meaningful project assignments working alongside creative and dedicated team members. Foth’s commitment to our members is demonstrated by annually reinvesting 5% of professional fee revenues in professional development activities. Our work environment is professional, collaborative, and fun. Each day, we work together in a unified, values-based culture, helping our clients’ achieve their goals and improving the world we live in. Join our team and experience the Foth difference!
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