Senior Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Gain understanding of subassembly function, assembly, and test requirements to establish workflow and data collection requirements
• Collaborate throughout the specification, design, and deployment of automated production systems as the primary automation and controls stakeholder
• Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
• Contribute to internal controls standards and requirements documentation
• Produce safety-first PLC code & HMIs for production with a focus on operator experience and provide troubleshooting and diagnostics dashboards
• Code must be well organized, commented, and maintainable
• Create code blocks that are to be designed for reuse with standardized devices
• Program and configure facility automation and SCADA applications, connecting to standard networking and databasing configurations
• Create electrical schematics and oversee the build of new industrial electrical control panels which are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant. Select electrical and electromechanical components such as servo motors and controllers.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience working with industrial automation hardware and software
• Experience with Siemens PLCs or similar (Allen Bradley, Beckoff, B&R, etc.)
• Experience developing in Ignition or similar (Wonderwear, Thingworx, Grafana, etc.)
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
• Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with other functions and departments
• Demonstrated ability to balance requirements of multiple stakeholders and deliver projects on time
• Experience developing safety-monitored controls for personnel-operated and unattended equipment
• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing for long periods, working on ladders, kneeling, crouching, working in tight spaces, lifting objects (up to 25 lbs)

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent technical experience
• Experience operating in ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizations
• Experience completing system LOPA
• Experience in hardware-focused organization with hands-on hardware production, development, and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Experience developing recipe engines, allowing engineers to enter new automated routines without altering base code
• Understanding or experience with hydraulic/pneumatic systems
• Experience working with hazardous materials, high pressures, and cryogenic systems