Controls Engineer - Siemens experience

Controls Engineer – Siemens – Gastonia, NC USA

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Our global manufacturing leader is searching for talented Controls / Design Engineers to be responsible for new and upgrades for electro-mechanical equipment and systems. Involved in designing, building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and modifying software to support the multiple production operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

— Develop electrical and controls system design solutions based on engineering principles and providing automated production solutions.

— Perform technical calculations supporting design including electrical requirements, robotic safety standards, and motor controls.

— Define equipment and upgrades for assembly lines and individual pieces of equipment. Design of customized solutions including manufacturing automation and safety systems.

— Build and validate systems which include pneumatic, servos, variable drives, relays, communication networks, touchscreens, push button and robotic integration.

— Provide technical support from line conception to installation and operation.

— Create documentation such as operations manuals, programming diagrams, network diagrams, and electrical drawings.

— Resolve operational problems related to projects and minimize delays or unexpected cost increases.

— Responsible for project success whether project leader or as part of a project team.

— Ensure all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed for all work completed.

— Interpret operational interruptions, identify and address design parameters and engineering problems and ensure solutions are implemented accurately.

— Support commissioning of new assembly lines and systems onsite and at supplier facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

— BS Electrical Engineering degree with 5+ years experience in control and electrical system design utilizing Siemens, Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000, AutoCAD Electrical for manufacturing plants.

— Skills in automated industrial system designs including specification of vision, power, sensor, inspection, and communications systems. Programming experience is required.

— MUST HAVE current experience with Siemens 7.

— Ability to work In the USA without sponsorship, now or in the future.