Job Category: EngineeringDegree Level: Bachelor's DegreeJob Description:JOB POSTING TITLE: CONTROLS ENGINEER 4The Electrical Machine Design engineer will be expected to design, program, debug, and support automated systems and automation equipment for production. The engineer will be responsible for offering electrical design input and assisting in concept and development efforts within the facility, either through infrastructure, programming, or design. Extensive PLC, Robot, Human Machine Interface (HMI), and electrical controls skills are necessary. In addition, the successful candidate will offer troubleshooting assistance on all electrical and/or controls equipment focusing on issue resolution and data acquisition.This role requires a collaborative team working style and ability to work within a cross functional environment including management, machine operators, supervisors, and other engineers. The engineer must be self-motivated, work with minimum supervision, possess a skill set that will enable and drive continuous improvement, and work to transition new technologies into the framework of the business. This position will assist in setting standards for new control equipment and learn additional project management skills.Basic Responsibilities:
Develop cost estimates for electrical systems - including purchased components, design & install labor
Design of electrical hardware circuit and safety control circuit for automated machines and equipment
Create electrical hardware drawings and schematics
Lead projects including design review meetings with production, maintenance, quality control, and others as needed
Program machine software (PLC, robot, vision, HMI, etc.)
Debug of programming during machine build and early-stage running
Research, develop, test, design, and implement current and new technologies
Provide on-going technical support for in house technicians in the machine-building group
Support/advise with machine specification development for outsourcing activities
Prepare, update, and deliver professional training materials, such as operation manuals, instructions, and technical reports
Serve as a technical steward for emerging technologies and team development.
The ideal candidate will be able to perform these responsibilities independently. It is also important to be able to summarize and report critical information to their chain-of-command clearly and in a time-efficient manner. Also, this candidate will be responsible for some project leadership - including facilitating meetings to build consensus on the project direction and scope, making materials to communicate to related groups or chain-of-command, developing schedules or action lists, collaborating with others to ensure project results are obtained.Qualifications:
8+ years of experience working as controls engineer or related role
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Electrical Technology or Mechatronics, Associate's degree in a related engineering field and combination of relevant experience can be considered.
Analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
Formal training or extensive experience on PLC's (ControlLogix, OMRON CJ & NJ), Robot (DENSO RC8), AutoCAD Electrical
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven project completion history with successful results
Independently manage a workload consisting of long-term projects and unplanned day-to-day priorities
Must be a hands-on person and values time invested on the shop floor working in and on the process
Benefits Summary:
Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
401K with 4% company match
Bonus Program
Wellness Program
Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development and Ongoing Training
Paid holidays and vacation
Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
Volunteer opportunities
Employee recognition (employee and milestone events)
