Controls Engineer II Customer Experience

Duties / Responsibilities

• Uses and understands the department process work-flow steps for completing project work
• Makes meetings with both client and internal project teams to define applications and produce description of operation documents
• Leads training of co-op personnel and junior engineers by delegating project tasks as directed by the supervisor/manager of the department
• Ledds small to medium sized projects by defining and executing the work. Works independently and with minimal supervision
• Works closely with mechanical and software engineers to integrate project solutions
• Participates and leads design reviews with project teams
• Performs on-site technical checkout, often working with installation teams
• Performs on-site system commissioning at client sites to validate controls software
• Provides customer training and support during project turnover to the end user
• Provides continuing support for finished projects
• Reports project status to the project managers and department supervisor/manager

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to multi-task and maintain deadlines while ensuring quality in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Self-motivated, with the ability to operate independently and with minimal supervision
• Must have good organizational and leadership skills
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office Software including Word, Excel & Outlook
• Proficient with personal computers and experience using Microsoft Windows operating systems
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical
• Knowledge of RSLogix/Studio 5000
• Proficient with 480vac 3-phase power
• Proficient with 120vac and/or 24VDC controls circuits
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC/PLC Controllers or similar automation controllers
• Knowledge of ladder logic, structured text, function block or other high-level programming languages
• Knowledge of safety PLCs and safety systems or similar a plus
• Knowledge of industrial control systems including PLC and HMI systems
• Knowledge of industrial communication networks such as Ethernet/IP & AS-Interface
• Ability to read and understand system layouts, schematics and other controls system drawings
• Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting using various hand tools and meters

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's of Science Degree (or pursuing degree) from an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET), Computer Science (BSCS), Computer Engineering (BSCE), Computer Engineering Technology (BSCET) or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience designing industrial controls systems
• Experience with material handling equipment controls, industry experience preferred but not required