Controls Engineer
CONVERGIX Automation Solutions · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
About the role
We are seeking talented and energetic individuals to join our growing team. Greatness takes continuous evolution. That's why we're bringing together relentless problem solvers, proven processes, and audacious thinkers. We are driving to become one unrivaled force in automation - pushing what's possible for ourselves and our customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Work on various stages of automation and control projects including: electrical design, PLC programming, HMI and SCADA design and development, Networking design and troubleshooting/testing/debugging
- Provide written functional requirement specifications and sequence of operation documents
- Interface with Mechanical and Electrical engineering to develop robust and efficient to program designs
- Aid electricians in debugging machine wiring
- Write PLC programs for newly developed machines using Convergix base templates and programming standards
- Debug powered on machines to verify mechanical and programming functionality meets customer’s requirements and Convergix’s standards of quality
- Deliver an extraordinary customer experience by interfacing with clients and project managers to provide status updates, attend client field service and emergency calls, partake in customer meetings, and ability to share your technical expertise
Qualifications and Experience
- PLC programming experience: Proficient in Allen Bradley or Siemens PLCs
- Experience developing PLC programs from scratch
- Robotic integration experience: Exposure to FANUC, ABB, and/or KUKA
- Comfortable working with Siemens HMIs
- Understanding of custom industrial machine design
- Reliable transportation and an ability to travel; although this position is focused on local clients, you should have the ability to travel within US and Canada
Physical Demands
- Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear
- Occasionally lifts or moves up to 25 pounds
Perks of Being Part of the Team
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
- 401K, including company match
- Company-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage for you and your spouse/children
- Company-paid short and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid-time off and company-paid holidays
- Profit Sharing
Convergix Values
- Integrity - Respect, Transparency, Commitment
- Excellence - Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication
- Passion - Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity