Electrical and Controls Designer

Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future? We believe we can develop the technology and gain the know-how to make that difference, tackling the climate challenge. It’s a big responsibility, and we have committed to do it. We have launched our ambition, MissionZero – enabling our customers to move towards zero emissions in mining and cement. We need your skills, curiosity and drive for change to fulfil our goal. Together, we enable our customers to produce the materials needed for a better future.

Come join the electrical and controls team of FLSmidth Mining Products in Salt Lake City. We strive to be the most knowledgeable electrical team concerning FLSmidth products and we do this through our team’s expertise and knowledge sharing with active cross training and mentoring. Along with team members distributed along the globe we execute projects following the multiple countries and site specific electrical standards, providing the team members a continuous learning and exposure to new challenges presented by the orders we execute.

The Electrical and Controls Designer ensures technical expertise of the controls aspects of product engineering by providing expert knowledge for the design, development and implementation of control panels.

Your responsibilities

• Responsible to define with the Product Electrical and Controls Engineer the best hardware selection and panel design to provide a safe and efficient operation of the equipment.
• Responsible for design integrity of control panels for FLSmidth products.
• Responsible for on-time, on budget and quality of control panels for individual orders.
• Works on standardization, improvement, and development efforts of control panels.
• Travels to job sites and regional offices as required in support of equipment problems, installations, and start ups. No more than 20% of the time.
• May assist in development of design standards /guides, guide specifications, and design control procedures.
• Leads the development of sub-suppliers such as panel shops and control equipment distributors in regards of control interfaces and standardization.
• Reviews and approves control panel design drawings during order execution.
• Interfaces with Automation to ensure a common FLSmidth approach to programming controls solutions to all our products.

What you bring

• The position requires ability to challenge the status quo of equipment solutions, and articulate new technologies and solutions in constructive manner for stakeholders
• Relating to and engaging with various stakeholders at different levels of the organization with potentially differing priorities
• The position requires ability to develop new design methodologies for designing and evaluating new and old concepts
• Innovations and ideas for new and existing products and processes related to offerings in FLSmidth portfolio, by researching and benchmarking industry solutions, disruptive technologies and competitors, and by working with research and technology development partners.

What we offer

• An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace
• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities
• Work-life balance so you can focus on professional and personal priorities
• Competitive benefit package including health, disability, life, and voluntary insurance options
• Time to recharge through PTO, 10 annual holidays, and parental leave
• Retirement preparation with a 401(k) and company match
• And some extra help when you need it through our Employee Assistance Program

Skills and Knowledge requirements

• Associated degree on electrical, electronic or related engineering discipline is essential.
• 5+ years proven experience in the design of machine control systems is preferred.
• Proficient with CAD design tools. Experience on Eplan or similar database driven tool is preferred.
• Proficient in electrical engineering fundamentals
• Ability to collaborate with core discipline design teams to achieve a working solution to problems and/or design issues

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers