Alfa Laval - Tonawanda, NY
posted 3 months ago
As an Automation Engineer at Alfa Laval, you will play a crucial role in managing individual electrical projects from inception to completion. This position offers the opportunity to ensure adherence to budget and schedule while providing comprehensive electrical engineering designs and CAD drawings. You will implement automation technologies such as PLCs and HMIs, contributing to the success of both capital and aftermarket orders. This hybrid role is based in Buffalo, NY, allowing for a blend of in-office and remote work. In this position, you will manage the electrical and automation scope of various projects, generating electrical scope quotations for the sales team. Your responsibilities will include providing electrical engineering design that adheres to best practices, required codes, and customer specifications. You will utilize CAD software to develop drawing packages and program PLCs, HMIs, and connectivity equipment. Additionally, you will support the purchasing of electrical components and create functional descriptions and operating manuals as required. A key aspect of your role will be to prove functional performance by performing and documenting hardware tests. You will also support customers and field technicians by troubleshooting site issues with automation packages, which may involve travel and direct communication with customers and suppliers as needed. Participation in group continuous improvement initiatives and specific product line research and development will also be part of your responsibilities. Expect up to 30% travel, both domestically and internationally, as part of this role.