Electrical Controls Engineer

Description

Gore is a technology-driven global company built on entrepreneurial innovation, integrity, and teamwork. Through our product leadership, we've been changing lives and changing industries, including medical devices, fabrics, electronics, and manufacturing, for more than 50 years. What can you change by joining Gore? Visit gore.com/change-life to find out.

 

Job description

Best known as the manufacturer of GORE-TEX® fabrics for garments and footwear, Gore manufactures a wide range of high-performance fabrics engineered to protect wearers in the most demanding environments-from explorers on the North Pole to firefighters, soldiers, and emergency workers. We are looking for an experienced, project-oriented Automation Controls Engineer to join our Equipment Design Engineering team in Elkton, MD.

If you are searching for a company where you can make a difference, we're looking for you. In this role, you will perform electrical design, specification, installation, startup, validation, and support for new and existing process equipment.

The ideal candidate will: 

• Be passionate about designing, installing, and supporting equipment used to manufacture products that are the highest quality in their class
• Be energized by working for a world-class manufacturer and collaborating on cross-functional teams
• Recognize the importance of building and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships

Responsibilities include: 

• Performing electrical design and hands-on support for process equipment (e.g., drives, programmable logic/automation controller [PLC/PAC] logic programming, human-machine interfaces [HMIs], wiring schematics, power systems, instrumentation, motor-control systems, etc.)
• Leading and being a team member of complex projects from start to finish, including hands-on startup
• Working closely with vendors on the design and purchase of new equipment and modification to existing systems
• Providing field supervision of contractors for installation of new equipment
• Troubleshooting existing process equipment
• Creating and updating electrical schematics, specifications, software, and documentation
• Working closely and partnering with process engineers to execute process-equipment validations and documentation
• Working closely and partnering with shop associates as a resource for electrical expertise
• Working with process engineers to improve existing equipment and design and install next-generation equipment

Qualifications

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Electromechanical Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited school
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience working as an integral part of a design team
• Experience in/with:
  • PLC logic programming State logic programming
  • HMI interface programming (Invensys Wonderware)
  • Industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet)
  • Computer-assisted design (CAD) drawing to generate schematics and other documentation
• Solid knowledge of engineering fundamentals and proven ability to apply this knowledge to design and manufacturing
• Be self-motivated, with a high level of initiative and a proactive approach
• Working knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) codes and machine-safety practices
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to lead, prioritize, and complete multiple complex technical projects and daily tasks

Desired Job Qualifications

• Experience in/with:
  • Allen-Bradley motion-control programming and hardware
  • Rockwell's RSLogix programming environment
  • Validation and change processes for process equipment
  • Batch control systems
  • AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT
  • Data acquisition
• Working knowledge of:
  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards related to equipment safety and design (i.e., NFPA 86: Standards for Ovens and Furnaces, NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace)
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Working knowledge and understanding of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID)

Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace.  All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening.

This position requires access to areas and information on the US Munitions List. Candidates must be "US persons" as the term is defined in 8 USC §1324b(a)(3). The term "US persons" includes resident aliens ("green-card" holders) as well as certain refugees, asylum-holders and residents qualifying for temporary residence under the terms of 8 USC §1255a.



EEO/AA Employer (applies to all positions located in the U.S.)

 

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Job Number: 132418
Job Type: Experienced Professional
Job Function: Engineer/Scientist
Primary Location: North America, United States, Maryland, Elkton


Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Shift: Day (1st shift)

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