Controls Engineer

About the role

Polychem OMS Systems – Greenbridge is a leader in designing and building specialized equipment for various markets. We specialize in equipment that applies plastic strapping in packaging applications. Our team is dedicated to innovation, constantly developing new equipment and processes based on customer feedback.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain electrical machinery designs to meet customer needs.
• Support all phases of design through manufacturing, including installation, warranty, and post-warranty phases.
• Create PLC programs and electrical drawings.
• Interface with suppliers as needed.
• Create electrical schematic drawings using AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical.
• Design the automation controls, sequence of operations, PLC/HMI programming for machines.
• Develop PLC/HMI programs using Allen Bradley RSlogix/Studio 5000.
• Coordinate programming and electrical designs with manufacturing locations in the US and Italy.
• Supports customers/installation staff in the field or via phone with electrical troubleshooting of equipment.
• Helps create controls quotations for equipment proposals.
• Deliver projects on time, on budget with customer satisfaction.
• Sales travel & field service support up to 20%.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar from an accredited university.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in Engineering related to the design and manufacture of custom equipment.

Skills & Experience

• Experience designing and manufacturing custom equipment required.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC/HMI programming required.
• Experience with standard wiring methods required with CE/CSA/UL.
• Ability to write sequence of operations for controls engineering and automation required.
• AutoCAD Electrical experience required.
• Experience with Siemens/TIA portal is a plus.

Behavioral Skills

• Interpersonal skills – ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Communications skills – ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in text.
• Critical thinking skills - ability to create new, innovative ways to handle situations with a strong bias towards Continuous Improvement fundamentals.
• Time management skills - ability to prioritize work assignments in a fast-paced, dynamic, production driven work environment and to complete them effectively and efficiently.
• Project management skills – ability to create and maintain project timelines anticipating and overcoming obstacles before they grow.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate lifting and carrying.
• Some walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending and climbing.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.