POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Controls Engineer is responsible to develop and execute innovative, cost-effective design solutions for our customers Controls Engineer must have aptitude, understanding and desire to automate high tech equipment and must work well in a challenging, fast paced environment for a high level systems integrator. High degree of personal integrity and performs well as part of a team.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - PLC Control Engineer
- Efficient execution of projects to meet or improve upon budgets and schedules.
- Prioritizing workload effectively and responding to all teams in a timely fashion.
- Hands on PLC Controls system design, development, programming, and integration.
- Program HMI/GUI and PLC logic and integrate discrete/analog devices into equipment per project specifications.
- Simulate, test, and commission control systems based on System Description of Operations.
- Working knowledge of control communication platforms.
- Provide on-site technical support during startup and commissioning of new installations
- On-site support for existing installations and troubleshoot machine and control system issues.
- Keep abreast of current and emerging technologies. Follow corporate and industry best practices.
- Ability to collaborate with engineering, product management, and technical support teams.
- Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, energetic environment and manage competing priorities. Strong planning and organizational skills.
EDUCATION
Engineering Degree, Technical Degree, Military Tech Training or equivalent, with 5 or more years of industrial experience.
EXPERIENCE
5+ yrs. Controls/PLC/HMI experience with a conveyor manufacturer and/or systems integrator
QUALIFICATIONS
- Allen Bradley experience required.
- Proficiency preferred in one or more of the following: Allen-Bradley (RSLogix 5000), Siemens, Omron, and or other industry standard PLC platforms, and ladder logic.
- Experience in creating HMI programs using Factory Talk View, Optix, WonderWare, Siemens WINCC, and other industry standard Graphic User Interfaces.
- Working experience with networking the following platforms: Ethernet, TCP/IP, Serial, DeviceNet.
- Working experience with bar code scanners, cameras, and in-motion weighing equipment.
- Read and understand electrical schematics, physical and ladder diagrams.
- VFD programming and motor control experience preferred.
- Positive attitude with strong work ethic, integrity, and honesty.
- Excellent communication, editing and writing, as well as verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others to accomplish team goals.
- Team player with demonstrated effectiveness in accomplishing goals within the organization