Controls Performance Engineer – Business Benefits Team

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support at client sites for new and existing systems.
• Lead field installation and commissioning of equipment.
• Observe system running under live conditions and analyze performance, making real time adjustments to parameters, code, and system logic to make sustainable improvements.
• Support mechanical and electrical subcontractors for installation of equipment at customer facilities.
• Support & troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment and systems remotely (phone/remote sessions).
• Develop and implement controls upgrades on existing systems.
• Produce troubleshooting instructions.
• Lead troubleshooting and repair/adjustment of mechanical and electrical control systems.
• Work with other groups for continuous improvement of systems and processes.
• Work with Test Engineering Group and perform factory acceptance tests of finished equipment.
• Create daily detailed reports of the days activities as a log of what changes had what impact on overall system performance such that the team can make an informed decision on the next steps to further improve performance.
• May be assigned small projects to complete independently.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
• At least two (2) years of providing technical support at client sites, troubleshooting mechanical/electrical equipment, configure PLCs/HMIs, and related experience.
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude with a willingness to both design and perform field work.
• Ability to understand and work from electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Previous knowledge of commonly used controls engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to understand manufacturer data sheets and apply them in practice.
• Ability to configure PLC’s, HMI’s, computers, networks, cameras, and variable frequency drives which are used to control sorters, conveyors, and other related equipment.
• Ability to problem solve and be creative.
• Ability to make data driven decisions on their own.
• Proficient in creating field reports that document systems performance and environmental impacts on performance (mail mix/type, operator behavior, etc.)
• Proficient with remote working tools (Zoom, Chime, WebEx, Teams, TeamViewer or equivalent).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to build effective relationships with engineering groups, customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• A self-managed individual who is a team player.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders.
• Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 and Beckhoff Automation.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with the following Developer Software: SIEMENS TIA Portal, Beckhoff TWINCAT, Matlab and Matlab Simulink.
• Experience with any of the following VFDs: AB PowerFlex 525, Siemens G120S, ESW Movimots.
• Experience with any of the following HMIs platform: Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation FT View Machine Edition, Siemens, WinCC, Schneider Electric Indusoft and Wonderware, GE Cimplicity.
• Experience with any of the following Fieldbuses and communication protocols: Devicenet and Ethernet/IP, Profibus and Profinet, CANOpen and EtherCAT, Ethernet TCP/IP.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and AutoDesk Inventor.
• Familiar with Solidworks PDM or PTC Windchill PLM environments.
• Familiar with ERP systems such as Oracle and SAP.
• Deep understanding of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 79, and UL508A Standards and regulations.