Computer Control Electrical Engineer, Fortune 50, PLC and Automation

A large and expanding fortune 50 company has an immediate and critical need for a Computer Control Electrical Engineer at its' corporate headquarters in Akron, Ohio. The company employs about 70,000 people and manufactures its products in more than 60 facilities in 26 countries around the world. Department Description: Global Engineering and Manufacturing Technology has the responsibility to invent, design, and deliver product and process technologies to make the company’s Business Strategies achievable. This department engineers and integrates new technologies to support new products and increased manufacturing capability. It also provides direct and timely support to plant production, engineering, maintenance and energy conservation. Principle Duties and Responsibilities: The responsibilities and expected deliverables include multiple functions relating to the development of systems to collect data from and monitor plant floor manufacturing processes to support the company's worldwide manufacturing operations. These responsibilities require the engineer to analyze a situation, develop a design specification that addresses the requirements, design and implement the solution, and document the application for ongoing support. The engineer will be designing computer-based and PLC-based systems including required I/O and sensors, programming the systems using Java, C, Web and database programming, developing machine and user interfaces, developing end-user reports, implementing the systems in the plants and providing required support as needed. Plant trips may be required to coordinate the installation and startup of systems or system upgrades and the training of plant associates. Required job qualifications: • BS or higher level degree in electrical engineering or related technical field, computer engineering or equivalent work experience in computer-based or PLC-based systems technology (three years minimum) • Working knowledge of PLC programming and formal programming, i.e. Java, C/C++, Web, database, etc. • Working knowledge of databases (Oracle preferred) and database stored procedures (Oracle PL/SQL preferred) • Experience with PCs, PLCs, I/O, sensors and machine controls • Good communications skills • Experience leading and participating in a cross-functional support team environment, sharing knowledge and experiences with other team members in support of team responsibilities • Ability to interact with customers from a broad range of computer and control experience and skill levels in a friendly, open-minded manner • Ability to interface with and manage outside consultants/contractors hired to supplement the team’s resource requirements • Willingness to travel (10-20%) and work occasional off-hoursDesired qualifications: • Working knowledge of Unix and Linux operating systems • Working knowledge of any of the following: Barcoding and RFID technology Web design J2EE Programming Environment Scripting Languages, i.e. PHP, JavaScript, etc. Machine vision technology Networking, including wireless technology • Knowledge of tire plant floor processes The company offers a comprehensive benefit program along with a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience.  If you feel qualified, email a Word resume and call at your earliest convenience as the company is currently interviewing for this critical position.  td_color" style="border-bottom:1px solid white; border-right:1px solid white;"> Job Information td_color" valign="middle" width="286" height="36" style="border-right:1px solid white;" colspan="2">Company:  TES Inc. td_color" valign="middle" width="286" height="36" style="border-right:1px solid white;" colspan="2">Location:  Akron, OH 44301 td_color" valign="middle" width="286" height="36" style="border-right:1px solid white;" colspan="2">Salary/Wage:  85,000.00 - 95,000.00 USD /year4% Bonus td_color" valign="middle" width="286" height="36" style="border-right:1px solid white;" colspan="2">Status:  Full Time, Employee td_color" valign="middle" width="286" height="36" style="border-right:1px solid white;" colspan="2">Job Category:  Engineering td_color" valign="middle" width="286" height="36" style="border-right:1px solid white;" colspan="2">Occupations:  Electrical/Electronics Engineering;Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering;General/Other: Engineering td_color" valign="middle" width="286" height="36" style="border-right:1px solid white;" colspan="2">Relevant Work Experience:  2+ to 5 Years td_color" valign="middle" width="286" height="36" style="border-right:1px solid white;" colspan="2">Career Level:  Experienced (Non-Manager) td_color" valign="middle" width="286" height="36" style="border-right:1px solid white;" colspan="2">Industry:  Automotive and Parts Mfg;Manufacturing - Other;Engineering Services td_color" valign="middle" width="286" height="36" style="border-right:1px solid white;" colspan="2">Education Level:  Bachelor's Degree td_color" valign="middle" width="286" height="36" style="border-right:1px solid white;" colspan="2">Industry:  Automotive and Parts Mfg;Manufacturing - Other;Engineering Services     View all "TES Inc." jobs      |