Controls Engineer (On Site)

This position requires technical proficiency in many industrial control platforms; as well as the ability to directly interact with the customer in design reviews, project updates, runoffs, and installations.

Responsibilities

Electrical design of complete automation systems using AutoCAD Electrical software; Designs include power distribution, I/O controls, communications, and panel layout drawings as well as PLC and robot programming; Calculating panel SCCR, power rating, and FLA for panel rating; Direct electrical assembly during equipment build; Configure, debug, and test equipment on shop floor; Direct electrical assembly during installation of equipment; Lead start-up projects from start-up to completion while working with both internal and external stakeholders; Manage time and costs to be within budget and on schedule; Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the plant; Responsible for responding to all unplanned downtime or breakdowns on machines; Plan and execute maintenance activities for non-routine problems or issues; Troubleshoot equipment and system problems for manufacturing and facility equipment both routine and complex using a method of troubleshooting to get to a root cause; Design, fabricate and install mechanical and electronic equipment and perform program changes; Lead and assist in the planning, coordination and performance of shutdown and major maintenance activities; Complete all training as required and perform OJT to other employees as required; Wire and repair electric motors, repair basic wiring according to NEC; Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting problems with AC drive systems and PLCs. Should be able to access and interpret PLC logic via a laptop computer or other using the appropriate communication language; Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on plant equipment, to include lubrication, repairs, and adjustments, cleaning, and troubleshooting; Advises operators and others of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components; Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with safety procedures; Performs lockouts or tag out as required; Additional duties as assigned, not determined at the time of hire

Requirements

BS in Engineering Required; Experience with PLC protocols: Allen Bradley RSLogix, Siemens Step 5 & 7, GE Machine Edition, and Mitsubishi; Experience setting up and utilizing networks using DeviceNet, Profibus, ProfiNet, Ethernet, Ethernet/IP; Experience setting up Allen Bradley, Siemens and Automation Direct HMI screens/panels; Experience with VFD Drives, installation, repair and programming of ABB, Parker, AB, Yaskawa, and Siemens; Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels; Ability to lead a project at installation and be the main customer interface; Understanding of RIA robot safety standards, OSHA safety standards, and NFPA 79 and 70E standards; Must be willing to work on site full time (this position is not remote); Must be willing to work any shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays; Stand for long periods of time; Ability to work at heights on occasion; Ability to work in cold, heat, noise, dust, fumes, paint, chemicals, oils, etc; Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Nice to have

2-5+ years engineering experience in building controls, machine tools, and troubleshooting control systems; Robot programming, Fanuc preferred; Vision programming, Cognex and Fanuc IRVision preferred