CONTROLS ENGINEER

As our Controls Engineer you will be responsible for project execution that includes electrical design, programming, troubleshooting, and technical support. Specific responsibilities include:

  • Accountable for complete project execution related to controls/electrical engineering. This includes meeting technical, schedule and budget objectives.
  • Provide progressive and innovative electrical solutions to control requirements of the machines and/or systems.
  • Work with Mechanical Engineers and formulate the electrical design concept and sequence of machine operation. The Controls Engineer is responsible of overall machine operation.
  • Work with customers to refine customized control concept and to meet customer specification.
  • Develop and program automation and control systems involving PLC’s, HMI’s, operator interface, servo controllers, motion controls, programmable switches and all other electrical components required for the machine.
  • Design electrical controls utilizing AutoCAD.
  • Prepare and distribute the Electrical Bills of Materials.
  • Download programs into the PLC, operator interface, servo, etc.
  • Set up drive parameters, troubleshoot machine operation and debug programs during final testing phases on the production floor.
  • Direct the Electrical Assembly Department as required.. Provide guidance to ensure that the machine is built in accordance with the applicable standards and customer requirements.
  • Up to 20% travel required

Requirements:

  • In depth knowledge and hands on experience with design and programming of servos, motion control, CAM profiling, HMI’s and VFD’s.
  • Knowledge and experience with MicroLogix, Compact ControlLogix, RSLogix 5000 PLC’s.
  • Thorough understanding of Ethernet network topologies and design.
  • Knowledge and experience in the selection, specification and use of common industrial electronic components including starters, contractors, circuit breakers, proximity switches, photo-electric switches, position sensors, temperature sensors, controllers, DC, AC, and servo drives.
  • Skilled in troubleshooting, problem solving and debugging industrial electrical control circuits and programs.
  • Bchelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering desired (equivalent industry experience considered).
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in programming and electrical design in related industry.
  • System integration experience a plus.
  • Robotic programming, preferable Motoman (Yaskawa) robots a plus.
  • Background in designing industrial electrical circuits including component sizing and selection.
  • Knowledge of NFPA 79 a plus.
  • Knowledge of RIA 15.06 a plus