Controls Engineer (On Site)

About the role

Cerro Wire LLC is a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings, backed by Berkshire Hathaway. You'll be involved in impactful work, leading projects, and contributing to a better future. We value diversity, provide varied learning and working opportunities, and foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Electrical design of complete automation systems using AutoCAD Electrical software
• Designs include power distribution, I/O controls, communications, and panel layout drawings as well as PLC and robot programming
• Calculating panel SCCR, power rating, and FLA for panel rating
• Direct electrical assembly during equipment build
• Configure, debug, and test equipment on shop floor
• Direct electrical assembly during installation of equipment
• Lead start-up projects from start-up to completion while working with both internal and external stakeholders
• Manage time and costs to be within budget and on schedule
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the plant
• Responsible for responding to all unplanned downtime or breakdowns on machines
• Plan and execute maintenance activities for non-routine problems or issues
• Troubleshoot equipment and system problems for manufacturing and facility equipment both routine and complex using a method of troubleshooting to get to a root cause
• Design, fabricate and install mechanical and electronic equipment and perform program changes
• Lead and assist in the planning, coordination and performance of shutdown and major maintenance activities
• Complete all training as required and perform OJT to other employees as required
• Wire and repair electric motors, repair basic wiring according to NEC
• Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting problems with AC drive systems and PLCs
• Should be able to access and interpret PLC logic via a laptop computer or other using the appropriate communication language
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on plant equipment, to include lubrication, repairs, and adjustments, cleaning, and troubleshooting
• Advise operators and others of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components
• Install, start up and shut down equipment in accordance with safety procedures
• Perform lockouts or tag out as required

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering
• Minimum 2-5 years engineering experience in building controls, machine tools, and troubleshooting control systems
• Robot programming, Fanuc preferred
• Vision programming, Cognex and Fanuc IRVision preferred
• Experience with PLC protocols: Allen Bradley RSLogix, Siemens Step 5 & 7, GE Machine Edition, and Mitsubishi
• Experience setting up and utilizing networks using DeviceNet, Profibus, ProfiNet, Ethernet, Ethernet/IP
• Experience setting up Allen Bradley, Seimens and Automation Direct HMI screens/panels
• Experience with VFD Drives, installation, repair and programming of ABB, Parker, AB, Yaskawa, and Siemens
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels
• Able to lead a project at installation and be the main customer interface
• Understanding of RIA robot safety standards, OSHA safety standards, and NFPA 79 and 70E standards