Automation and Control Systems Engineer

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to establish control systems architectures and control strategies for machines, processes, and automation systems.
• Plan, develop, and document software for machine control, HMI, SCADA, and other control systems.
• Hands-on commissioning of equipment: test, debug, and support factory acceptance testing.
• Generate content (text, screenshots) for the Operations section of Operation and Maintenance manuals.
• Facilitate discussions with customers and suppliers related to control systems, interfaces, and integration.
• Travel up to 30% (domestic and international) to support commissioning, integration, and site acceptance at customers' facilities.
• Support the Customer Service Center by helping diagnose and correct controls-related issues on installed equipment.
• Perform other duties as required by the VP of Engineering.

Additional Responsibilities

• This description reflects the principal functions of the job for the purpose of job evaluation.
• It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the job nor shall it be construed as giving exclusive responsibility for every function described.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Systems Engineering.
• Two or more years of experience with increasing responsibility.
• A solid understanding of computer hardware and system architecture.
• Experience developing control system programs for Siemens (Step 7, TIA Portal, WinCC Professional SCADA), Fanuc, or Allen Bradley PLCs, CNCs, HMIs, and Servo Drives desired.
• Experience programming commercial robots such as ABB, Fanuc, Kuka, etc. desired.
• Proficient in National Instruments LabView desired.
• A fundamental understanding of computer communications (TCP/IP, RS-232, etc.) and industrial network protocols (Profinet, Profibus, EtherNet/IP, OPC, etc.) desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Basic project management skills.
• Ability to read and design electrical schematics.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to understand mechanical drawings, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
• Experience with AutoCAD desired.
• Professionalism combined with enthusiasm and sense of urgency.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite of products.