Controls Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Use Allen Bradley software to design and program PLCs and HMIs for multi-station made-to-order automation systems. Program PLCs using ladder logic with structured, clear programming and program HMIs using design standards. 

• Use CAD to design electrical schematics including controls, safety and power circuits, pneumatic systems, bill of materials and panel layouts for new made-to-order automation systems per internal and customer specifications. Work with Mechanical Engineers to integrate the electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical designs.

• Test, troubleshoot and debug made-to-order automation systems utilizing internal test scripts and customer provided factory acceptance test protocols.

• Work with other Controls Engineers in creating and updating programming standards for PLCs and HMIs, design standards for electrical/pneumatic systems.

• Create and edit operation and troubleshooting manuals for made-to-order automation systems.

• Support Service Group in troubleshooting issues with existing, installed standard products and made-to-order automations out in the field, using Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC and HMI software.

• Participate in project and design review meetings as required. Meet project budget, schedule, and deadlines.

• Travel and interface with customers as required to troubleshoot controls issues at customer sites.
  
  

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred. Associates/technical degree with equivalent technical experience and demonstrated competence will be considered.

Experience:

• 5+ years controls and electrical design experience on custom automation required. 

• Experience using Allen Bradley RS Logix 5000/Studio 5000 for PLC programming and Allen Bradley FactoryTalk for HMI programming required. Mitsubishi, Panasonic, or Siemens programming experience a plus but not required.

• Electrical, pneumatic and panel design required. (SolidWorks Electrical preferred; AutoCAD Electrical required.)

• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of all applicable electrical standards, including but not limited to NEC, NFPA and OSHA standards.

• Demonstrated strong creative problem solving, self-motivation, multi-tasking, communications (written and verbal), technical writing skills and a team player.

• Ability to travel (<10%) to support installation and troubleshooting at customer sites.