Controls Engineer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the development and design of the controls software packages utilizing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and/or Human/Machine Interfaces (HMI).
• Develop tools and documents to troubleshoot problems quickly.
• Engineer control hardware / software upgrades necessary to improve operating efficiency of equipment.
• Examine and understand specifications in order to ensure the functionality of the equipment meets these specifications.
• Modification of process equipment control system to ensure maximum production output while minimizing down-time: this includes modifications to improve plant-wide costs and efficiencies.
• Ensures the equipment being started up and commissioned operates in accordance with company requirements.
• Programs robotic and/or controls equipment per company specifications.
• Performs preventative maintenance as requested by the customer to ensure minimum down-time and optimum operation of machines and equipment.
• Train maintenance technicians in equipment operation and troubleshooting.
• Maintain specification standards for new and existing process equipment control systems.
• Repair and troubleshoot new and existing process equipment control systems.
• General machine safety, electrical safety and machine guarding: high level of safety awareness (OSHA, NEC and RIA).
• Ability to interact professionally, and maintain a positive working relationship, which at times may be under difficult circumstances and/or high-pressure situations.
• Ability to obtain Lock Out Tag Out Certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain compliance of IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001. Follows all safety, housekeeping and company policies and procedures.
• Coverage of job responsibilities in a continuous and flexible manner and performs other related duties and job assignments as required.

Technical Position Qualifications

• Extensive experience programming Allen Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC/HMI software.
• Industrial Networks Knowledge. (Ethernet I/P, Device Net, Profibus, ControlNet.)
• Auto CAD Electrical experience developing schematics, panel layout, and bill of materials.
• Extensive experience with VFD and Servo drive systems.
• Thorough knowledge of power distribution as it applies to machine controls.
• Knowledgeable in the design and application of fluid power controls. (hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum).
• Thorough knowledge of electro-mechanical control devices. (optical, inductive, capacitive sensors / contactors, relays, switches / power supplies and transformers / motors and motor starters).
• Knowledge of Common Machine Guarding Devices. (Bumper Strips, Light Curtains, Area Scanners, etc.).
• Experience with vision systems.
• Read and understand electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and prints.
• Provide support as needed to various manufacturing facilities.
• Experience conducting risk assessment of equipment to determine compliance to code. (OSHA, NFPA, RIA)
• Strong Knowledge of electrical safety and machine guarding.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.).
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of management.
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and maintain a professional and cooperative temperament.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.