Controls System Engineer at Columbus, IN 47201 (100% On-site)

About the Role

Develops and designs control systems; develops and implements bench tests; alters software and equipment to ensure that sensors and actuators are functioning according to specifications; supports and debugs complex problems and change requests.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the installation and technical support of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based hardware and software.
• Coaches and mentors less experienced Controls Engineers.
• Support Control activities for RMEP, CEP and CMEP Plant transformation in the Assembly, and or Machining areas as needed. This will include:
  • Collaborating with other engineering disciplines in the plant to develop and improve processes and equipment in the plant.
  • Work with equipment suppliers and drive programming, network, architecture, hardware and documentation standards for new equipment.
  • PLC, HMI and MES Programming Changes.
• Production support as needed.

Required Experience

4-6 years of relevant experience.

Must-Have Technical Skills

• Rockwell Automation ControlLogix system design experience, including motion, ladder logic, and safety programming experience.
• Must be proficient in Rockwell Software PLC Programming, Studio 5000.
• Must be proficient in Rockwell Software HMI Programming, FactoryTalk View Studio.
• Must understand PLC Hardware and Communication Protocols.

Preferred Skills

• Siemens Step 7 or other PLC version experience is desired.
• Function block and structured text programming is desired but not required.
• Machine Safety Systems knowledge.
• Robotic Systems: Fanuc and Nachi.
• Vision Systems: Cognex, Keyence and Coherix.
• Fanuc PMC ladder in CNC equipment.