Controls Systems Engineer - IA
KLM Careers
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provides application/control systems design and development for systems of varied complexity.
- Develops and evaluates alternative system solutions that meet stated requirements.
- Modifies program/system logic involving multiple systems and subsystems.
- Develops proficiency in several programming languages and control device networks for PLCs, PCs, or DCS systems.
- Interacts with customers to gain an understanding of the business environment. Defines scope, plans and deliverables for assigned work.
- Work successfully in a matrix structure; focused strongly on customer service and personnel growth.
- A minimum of a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 3 years work experience in industrial controls and system integration with a strong focus (50% +) on software design and programming.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, have excellent attention to detail, and be willing and able to learn new technologies quickly.
- Material handling or process control design, development and troubleshooting experience.
- Rockwell SLC500 up to ControlLogix PLC Programming experience.
- PLC-based hardware design experience.
- Networking experience including any of the following- EtherNet/IP, ControlNet and DeviceNet (Profibus a plus).
- Schematic design using AutoCAD or similar
- Experience successfully interacting and working with customers at multiple levels of responsibility in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Willingness to work beyond core business hours if necessary, to minimize business interruption during planned or unplanned system modifications.
- Have solid verbal and written communication skills.
- CoDeSys experience
- Mobile PLC controller
- PID loops and motion control tuning
- Servo design, development and troubleshooting experience of advanced motion control systems including multi axis, coordinated axis applications is a plus.
- Experience with HMI programing
- Vision system experience is a plus
- Experience coordinating and integrating OEM equipment into Packaging and/or Material Handling systems
- AutoCAD experience
- Knowledge of NEC electric code.