Controls Engineer

• Provide support to the Applications Engineering Dept. for estimating labor and materials.
• Visit customer site for purposes of gathering information, project kickoffs or project reviews.
• Visit customer site to troubleshoot, repair or implement systems.
• Attend Project Kick Off meetings, to gather important project scope details.
• Concept and design equipment according to a blending of Customer Build Specifications, Customer RFQs, Lincoln Quote, process requirements, and industry safety standards
• Create electrical controls schematics including wiring diagrams, panel layouts, push-button station layouts, safety circuits, pneumatic layouts and other hardware related documents.
• Develop and place requisition for all controls associated material/parts related to a project.
• Organize, produce, correct and manage schematic hardcopies throughout the production of the equipment.
• Regularly schedule and attend general project-based meetings.
• Communicate internally & externally to resolve project concerns, via phone, e-mail and web-conferencing.
• Manage the quality, timing, and scope of equipment provided by external suppliers.
• Collaborate with other departments to develop solutions.
• Monitor and maintain quoted material and labor budget.
• Proactively alert project team members when the material or labor budget is impractical or likely to be exceeded.
• Lead, direct and manage internal and/or external resources during situations requiring workload distribution.
• Trouble shoot wiring problems and circuit issues.
• Provide support to the assembly department by answering questions and addressing issues.
• Provide documentation to the programming department, such as I/O addressing, machine sequence, and bring attention to special/unusual/ high-end components.
• Participate in quality audits of equipment.
• Work with vendors and manufacturers on cost, deliveries, cross-referencing and application solutions.
• Research and develop circuit designs for new technology, components and processes.
• Participate in company or department wide improvement initiatives.
• Participate in the development of innovations.
• Participate in the development and management of department processes, such as CAD library & functionality, operating procedures, software tools and design methods.
• Understand and comply with established ISO9001 processes and procedures specific to the Controls Department.
• QPP-04.01, Section H
• WI-42
• WI-43
• Maintain up to date training on ever changing Safety and Industry build standards.
• Stay current with compliance training modules required by Lincoln.
• Fill in for Controls Department Manager during extended periods of time off, by assigning kick off invites, managing issues and delegating resources.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of Controls Design experience
• Strong AutoCAD Electrical Skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry safety design standards and best practices
• NFPA 79
• NFPA 70E
• ANSI/RIA
• ISO 12100 & 13849
• Good computer proficiency in Microsoft office applications
• Experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens and Omron PLC’s and HMI’s.
• Experience with Fanuc, ABB and Yaskawa robots.
• Design Experience with Allen Bradley PLC's and HMI's
• A wide-ranging knowledge of AC/DC power, motors, drives/motion control, industrial controls, pneumatic valves and sensors.
• Experience in industrial networking & various communication protocols.
• Experience with robotic welding (arc, laser, resistance)
• Experience with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in machine control design.
• Experience with manufacturing and tooling processes.

• Recognized as highly competent in own area within the organization.
• Has sufficient depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline or function.
• Interprets internal or external issues and recommends solutions/best practices.
• Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify solutions.
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance.
• Often Leads functional teams or projects with dependable track record.
• High level of efficiency, attention to detail and organizational skills
• Dependable leadership, communication and relational skills
• Proven industrial electrical design experience and troubleshooting electrical circuitry.
• Excellent knowledge of LEA equipment build standards and the QA ISO 9001 program including: QPP-04.01, Section H, Work Instructions WI-42 and WI-43
• Exhibits flexibility and adaptability in handling change
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities reliably.
• Relies on experience & judgement to plan, make decisions and accomplish goals.

• Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Repetition with activity; computer work.
• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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