Automation Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description: Controls Engineer (Automation)

Position Summary:

The controls engineer designs, develops and implements control systems and automated solutions for industrial processes. They will be expected to design systems from scratch that integrate sophisticated technologies such as plural component fluid mix systems, intelligent assembly tools, robotics and more. This engineer is expected to adhere to required safety and quality standards for all custom designed equipment, they will ensure safe work practices are designed into all processes. They will analyze user requirements, procedures, schematics and functional specifications for automation systems. The controls engineer is expected to interact with coworkers from all levels of the organization in cross-functional teams to achieve collective goals.

Key Accountabilities:

Provide pre-sale support to Specialists and Account Managers. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

Quoting custom solutions or support

Providing concept drawings for sales support

Project design reviews, internal and external

Travel to customer locations for onsite project review / sales process support

Provide support for Projects team. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

Create equipment drawings and schematics for manufacturing and assembly

Create bills of materials for custom equipment

Engage in project reviews that include required engineering data and documentation

Create, develop and maintain PLC and HMI programs

Participate in the building and assembly of equipment (Hands on environment)

Document projects with “as-built” drawings, schematics and instruction manuals

Assist the Project Management department with scheduling, providing bills of materials, drawings and required documentation for each project

Travel to customer locations to participate in installation, start-up and training of specialized equipment

Provide post-sale support to Field Service Technicians with troubleshooting custom equipment and advanced products

Stay up to date with the latest equipment technologies and industry trends

Prepare detailed reports for each project, including maintaining an expense report and recording labor hours

Cross-train in other disciplines of the organization as needed

Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Experience with the design, assembly and installation of specialized equipment

Training or experience with programming PLCs and HMIs from the ground up (Allen Bradley, Siemens etc.)

Knowledge of varied sensor technologies, control devices and controls signals

Able to design and specify Electrical and Pneumatic Control Panels using CAD software

Knowledge of Electrical cabinet design and Electrical codes preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills are required

3+ years of experience in a Controls programming required

Self-motivated, innovative and flexible personality

Experience in robotic programming (Fanuc) preferred

Skilled with various types of Industrial Automation

Benefits:

Health, dental, vision and disability insurance

401K with contribution matching program

Paid PTO & Holidays

Company provided equipment

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other job-related functions may need to be performed from time to time as requested by management, subject to reasonable accommodations. Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check/drug test.

Full-time