Verdant Technologies · 1 day ago
Electrical Applications Engineer
Verdant Technologies is a multi-national well-established Original Equipment Manufacturer known for its significant presence in the food processing machinery industry. The Electrical Applications Engineer is responsible for the design, prototype, installation, and testing of electronic systems for food processing equipment, including PLC/PCB/PC hardware and software, as well as troubleshooting and integrating machine electronics with plant software systems.
Biotechnology
Responsibilities
Always follow UL and CE safety design requirements and safeguard others’ safety
Responsible for designing, building and installing electronic systems associated with food processing equipment and networking applications
Build electronic test setups for testing R&D products
Motion and motor control through PLC programming
Interface PLC/HMI/PC to facility network software (SCADA, Ignition, etc)
Revise custom networking software files that use a variety of protocols (TCP/IP, Modbus UDP, RS485, Profinet, etc)
Ability to code using a variety of programming languages (Structured Text, C, and C++)
Creation of data tables and dashboards in cloud based systems (Azure, Power BI)
Sensor selection and PLC integration
PLC module selection and integration
HMI design and integration to machine/customer network
Create data tables and provide access to the data for external devices
Willingness to field calls from customers outside of normal work hours
Must be able to travel domestically and internationally 20% of the time
Consistently achieve job and performance expectations efficiently, effectively, and on-time with little to no supervision or direction
Perform all other duties and assist with special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology required - from an ABET accredited Engineering program preferred
Knowledge of control panel design including HMI systems, VFD and servo motor systems, remote I/O, pneumatic controls, analog and digital I/O required
Experience with power distribution design (DC, Single and Three Phase) required
Experience networking devices using Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus UDP, Ethercat, RS485 required
Experience in data acquisition and evaluation using SQL, Azure, and MS PowerBI
Experience with process instrumentation sensors and interlocking devices required
Demonstrated ability to remotely troubleshoot electronics problems using just a phone and computer
Experience programming PC, PLC, and PCB using Structured Text, Ladder Logic, C, and C# required
Programming experience using TwinCAT, CODESYS, MS Visual Studio, and MPLab software
Must keep a valid US driver's license
Must have, or be able to obtain, a passport for international travel
Preferred
Experience working with plant monitoring software such as SCADA or Ignition is a plus
Knowledge creating HMI programs and visualizations is a plus
Optical sensor/camera and robotic systems experience is a plus
Benefits
Medical (PPO & HSA options), dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Retirement - 401k
Retirement - Profit sharing
Free Life/AD&D Insurance
Tuition Assistance
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Company
Verdant Technologies
Verdant Technologies is an emerging leader to the ag tech industry, offering HarvestHold™ product life extension technology.