Controls Engineer
Universal Balancing (now part of Burke Porter, an Ascential Technologies Company) · Grand Rapids, MI · 2 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time
Program PLC, HMI & other controls from scratch without assistance
Program and troubleshoot control systems by working with the assembly and engineering teams
Instruct FSEs in the operation and startup of our machinery and controls systems
Ensure effective communication with customers, product and project managers, and team members in defining system requirements, system operation, and schedule planning while managing multiple projects
Support of new and existing equipment by providing on-site or phone support, requires an understanding of our machines and their controls systems
Lead machine start-ups and coordination of installation services
Train other Controls Engineers and Electrical Engineers
Required Functional Competencies / Experience / Qualifications
- BSEE with emphasis on controls or systems design or demonstrable knowledge of Electrical and Control System concepts used in our industry
- 10+ years’ experience preferred
- VFD & Servo experience
- PLC experience: Proficiency with AB and Siemens required (Mitsubishi, GE, Omron, and others are a plus)
- Advanced knowledge of industrial networking
- Understanding of large system architecture
- Understanding of pneumatic/hydraulic controls & design
- Ability to program robotic controls (ABB, Fanuc, Kuka)
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally (20-40%)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Skills
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