Controls Engineer

About the role

The main function of a controls engineer is to initiate control system design from written sequences of operation. A typical controls engineer designs complex piping and wiring diagrams and provides technical support across various control systems projects.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and design pneumatic piping diagrams
• Engineer and design electrical wiring diagrams
• Engineer and design hydraulic piping diagrams
• Design electrical control panels
• Design programmable logic controller (PLC) software
• Design programmable human machine interface (HMI) software
• Tryout, debug, and provide start-up support for control systems
• Provide technical support for installation of tools and equipment
• Provide technical support for training of plant personnel
• Travel to plant sites as required
• Oversee the installation of equipment and lead safety activities
• Validate equipment functionality and wiring connections
• Participate in design control meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field
• 2–4 years of experience
• PLC and HMI programming
• Fanuc robot experience
• Fanuc CNC experience (nice to have)
• Proficient with programmable machine controls hardware and software
• Proficient with servo drive hardware and software
• Proficient with AutoCAD
• Familiarity with basic electrical standards
• Familiarity with basic safety standards
• Capable of supervision