Controls Engineer 3

About the Role

You will design and implement cost-effective control systems for custom machinery, including hardware design, programming, safety analysis, and technical documentation. The role involves leading major project components, balancing technical work with project coordination, and providing guidance to shop personnel during electrical assembly. You will also debug control systems, support on-site installation, and deliver customer training.

Responsibilities

• Develop control concepts and set control direction on complex projects.
• Analyze technical challenges and devise creative solutions using available knowledge and resources.
• Provide guidance and support for shop personnel during electrical assembly of control systems and machines.
• Lead and participate in control system debug, on-site installation, and customer training.
• Provide initial estimates of control system costs for quotations based on mechanical concepts and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with the Applications Engineering team to evaluate project feasibility.
• Work across teams and disciplines to ensure alignment and project success.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code/design reviews.
• Work proactively and independently to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Delegate tasks appropriately to engineering support and shop personnel.
• Communicate project status, obstacles, and solutions effectively to stakeholders, customers, and vendors.
• Lead project teams as required.
• Identify inefficiencies and propose process improvements.
• Stay current with new technology, engineering methods, and industry standards in automation.
• Participate in and lead the implementation of new engineering methods and technologies.
• Facilitate professional development by sharing lessons learned from project successes and failures.
• Participate in training and mentoring of colleagues.

Requirements

• 7+ years of Controls Engineering experience.
• Experience with vision systems, machine safety, PackML/ISA-88, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, Python, C#, and GAMP-regulated environments.
• Deep expertise in designing complex systems and solving challenging technical issues.
• Ability to lead major project components and balance technical work with project coordination.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across teams, disciplines, and with customers/vendors.
• Proactive and independent work ethic with a focus on delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Mentorship capabilities and experience conducting code/design reviews.

Behaviors & Motivations

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them.
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking.
• Detail Oriented: Capable of executing tasks with precision and thoroughness.
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on control systems and automation.
• Goal Completion: Inspired by the completion of tasks.
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired by the chance to take on more responsibility.
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired by contributing to project or organizational success.

Pay

$130,000 per year.