Controls & Instrumentation Engineer

Core Responsibilities

• Participates in cost and level of effort estimates studies for potential new product line launches
• Manages cost and level of effort estimates studies for potential projects
• Participates in cost and level of effort estimates studies for potential new product launching within an existing product line
• Interface with customers and visit customer locations as needed
• Aid in the management of launches for new product lines
• Aid in the management of several projects spanning multiple departments
• Mentor less experienced Engineers
• Interface and collaborate with Product Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, Mechanical Design Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, and Calibration Technicians
• Create or assist in the creation of: Advanced industrial equipment such as air-decay testers, pick to light boards, and displacement measurement Advanced component testers to test components such as 2-Pin Hall Effect Sensors, 3-Pin Hall Effect Sensors, bearings, and chains NVH testers
• Create or assist in the creation of: Hardware and software interface with Hi-Pot testers to display and save test results Vision Inspection Systems Electrical control for pneumatic and hydraulic presses
• Create or assist in the creation of: Electrical and mechanical design architectures Create hydraulic and pneumatic design architectures Create a standard for electrical and mechanical designs Create a standard for Preventative and/or Predictive maintenance documents
• Advise on status of equipment to determine necessary repairs, redesigns or rebuilds

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree or equivalent experience
• Practical experience and demonstrated knowledge of:
• Data acquisition systems such as NI hardware, Measurement and Computing and PLCs (Automation Direct family brands, Allen Bradly, Omron…), Arduino, Raspberry pi
• Designing and executing robotics and automation solutions, including cell design, safety considerations, selecting end-of-arm tools, and selecting and programming the robot
• Designing and implementing industrial machines
• Creating electrical and mechanical design architectures
• Creating pneumatic and hydraulic design architectures
• Creating a standard for electrical and mechanical designs
• Creating a standard for Preventative and/or Predictive maintenance documents
• Experience using and interfacing with LabVIEW
• Types and functionality of sensors, for selection, design, implementation, and maintenance purposes
• Industrial signal conditioners such as Dataforth and Analog Devices
• Best practices for wiring, shielding, grounding, and signal noise cancelation
• PCB design
• Creating user-friendly PC-based Graphical Interfaces and HMIs
• Saving data to Microsoft Access and SQL databases
• Cognex Vision System and Barcode Scanners Keyence and Banner Engineering product lines
• DC and three phase Motor selection and control for the application
• VFD selection, wiring, control, and programming for the application
• Control via relay circuit and selection of safety relays and circuits for the application
• Industrial communication protocol such as Ethernet and Modbus
• Maintenance of Electrical, Mechanical, and Industrial equipment
• Analog sensors such as pressure and torque transducers
• Ability to understand regular operation of equipment with minimal documentation
• Strong communication skills, Lean and continuous improvement mindset
• Organized, skilled in project management, technical writing, and thorough in documenting work
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Benefits

• An Engaging Work Environment
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Pay (we pay weekly!)
• Comprehensive Benefits Package & 401(k) Match
• Generous Paid Time Off, and more!