MAIN DUTIES:
- The successful candidate will be part of our Systems & Control team to support the project design and development, installation, commissioning and upgrading of factory automation equipment and other machine assemblies for customers in the various industries.
- Design and implement Electrical Schematic specific to customers and project requirements. Design may involve testers, robotics, vision, PC and PLC separately or in combination.
- Develop electrical designs to meet customers’ requirements or for prototype or development machines.
- Provide Electrical layout drawings and BOM.
- He / She will be involved in each phase of the electrical hardware development process right up to equipment buy-off including post technical support.
- To assist in planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing projects in timely manner to ensure schedules and customers’ requirements are met.
- Work closely with vendor for Electrical hardware installation, machine wiring and panel wiring.
- Prepare test procedures, Instruction and Operation manual and final documentation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Consults with customers and/or other departments on project status, proposals and technical issues such as electrical system design and maintenance.
- Direct electrical hardware design and development of documentation.
- Designs application electrical hardware to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications.
- Develops and directs hardware system testing and validation procedures.
- Modifies existing hardware to correct errors, to adapt it to new software or to upgrade interfaces and improve performance.
- Consults with engineering staff to evaluate interface between electrical hardware and software, develop specifications and performance requirements and resolve customer problems.
- Provides technical support and instruction to staff and customers regarding electrical hardware standards and troubleshooting
- Design electronic components and systems for projects and products
- Develops detailed design drawings and specifications for electrical equipment and controls using electrical CAD software.
- Writes technical reports, manuals and technical support documentation.
- Provide technical support and instruction to staff and customers regarding electrical equipment standards and troubleshooting.
- Supervise Control Engineers and other employees as required.
- Responsible for any other role as assigned by the Supervisor.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Degree/Diploma in Electrical, Mechatronics, Technology or an equivalent degree/diploma in a related technical field.
- Relevant experience working with multi-disciplined project teams, in an automation or system integration or manufacturing environment with exposure across various industries.
- Experience in electrical hardware design specializing in PC/PLC controller.
- Ability to work independently in designing and liaising with customers on technical specifications and requirements.
- Possess an excellent manufacturing or process engineering background, a superior mechanical aptitude and proven trouble-shooting skills.
- Experience in E3, Eplan, AutoCAD or Electrical CAD software.
- Good presentation and communication skills.
- Excellent project management ability.