Senior/Principal Systems Engineer (Hybrid)

Company: MSA Safety
Location: Lake Forest
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

MSA, The Safety CompanySenior/Principal Systems Engineer (Hybrid)US-CA-Lake ForestRequisition ID: 2023-6839Type: Full-Time# of Openings: 1Category: EngineeringOverviewFor more than 100 years, our passionate mission of safety empowers us to protect lives. MSA Safety is a global leader in the development of safety equipment and pioneering technology that helps protect people and facility infrastructures around the world. We are committed to providing the latest in innovative, best-in class safety solutions that feature integrated systems capability and allow our customers to return safely to their families and friends. Every day our customers place their lives in our hands. In response, we provide them with protection they can trust. It is gratifying to lead the way as a source of inspiration. Would you like to join our team of more than 5,000 employees world-wide dedicated to this purpose? We hope so.Responsibilities

• Engineer/design Fire and Gas Detection Systems solutions for General Monitors and MSA fixed instrument customers. Involves creating engineering work product including mechanical, electrical and terminal diagrams, PLC software and HMI software for F&G Systems projects
• Manage project execution including communicating project expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising project results.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders on project status
• Generate commercial and technical proposals to client base, involving system conceptualization, discussion and ascertaining client needs and offering comprehensive solutions
• Conduct factory troubleshooting and startup of new systems prior to customer witnessed factory acceptance testing
• Conduct field startup and commissioning of systems delivered to customer's facilities
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time domestically and internationally for F&G System Start-up, commissioning and maintenance.QualificationsSpecial Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
  • Competent in Autocad 2D
  • Instrumentation/Electrical design
  • Field startup and commissioning
  • Testing and troubleshooting instrumentation equipment
  • Familiar with NFPA 72 and ISA 61508
  • Proficiency in PLC Ladder Logic Programming
  • Proven experience in delivering excellent customer service.Preferred:
    • PLC/HMI programming ControLogix, and Rockwell Visualization Products
    • NICET Qualification
    • Experience with Fire and Gas Detection technology and systems preferred
    • Proficiency with Autocad 2DEducation Required:
      • BS Electrical Engineering or relevant technical degree Preferred:
        • MS Electrical Engineering, Specialization in industrial automation or process control
        • Registered PE Experience-This position is offered at 2 levels: Level 1: 5 years' experience in design/fabrication/programming PLC based control system and safety systems Level 2: 7 years' experience in design/fabrication/programming PLC based control system and safety systems #LI-JW1#LI-HybridMSA is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. As such, it is MSA's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of the person's age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, race, religion, gender, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran's status, genetic information, political affiliation, disabling condition, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MSA also makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship.If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to assist you in navigating this career site, let us know.Contact Us MSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.Please see job descriptionPI217469129

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