Summary

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for having a thorough knowledge base and understanding of the latest PLC, Motion Control, Robotics and/or Conveyor based systems, designs, programs, and programming techniques. This will include in depth knowledge of the full range of Rockwell Automation PLCs, servo drives, motion controls, VFDs and other related component technology provided by Rockwell and other leading component suppliers. The Controls Engineer will be responsible for start to finish project execution that includes electrical design, programming, field installation, troubleshooting, and technical support. This individual will work independently on projects or may lead lower-level Controls Engineers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop all PLC, HMI, Robot, Barcode, Machine Vision, Motion Control, Conveyor System, HMI programs, and Networking and other related aspects to assure proper machine operation and performance
• Design and develop electrical drawing packages using the current electrical CAD software. This may require working with mechanical layout drawings showing system-wide wire runs and machine interconnectivity/ network runs
• Prepare the electrical Bills of Materials for machine and document these Bills of Material within the current ERP system and Electrical Engineering CAD tools
• Setup, test and debug the system and machines
• Redline electrical drawings as required during initial build and field installs. Make sure all redlines are implemented and the final electrical drawings are re-printed and included in drawing package

Additional Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance programming, design, and documentation standards to improve the efficiency of the department.
• Help formulate the electrical design concept and sequence of machine operation
• Work with mechanical engineers to assure that the machine includes all required sensors and electro-mechanical structures and mechanisms to allow optimal machine control and performance
• Work with customers as required to refine customized control concept and to meet customer specification
• Assist in directing the Electrical/Mechanical Assembly Department as needed. Provide guidance to ensure that the machine/system is built in accordance with the applicable standards and customer requirements
• Work with customers to explain and document controls concept and design to adhere to the project scope and customers specifications/expectations
• Provide copies of schematics, Electrical Bill of Materials, and PLC Ladder Logic program listing to the Technical Writer for inclusion in the Operation and Maintenance Manual for each machine
• Provide detailed records of all drawings and programs.
• Archive reference information on shipped machine files and programs
• Provides technical support and assistance to other departments

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in programming and electrical design in related industry (industrial automation)
• Knowledge and hands on experience with design and programming of Rockwell PLCs, HMIs and VFDs from scratch.
• Skilled in troubleshooting, problem solving and debugging industrial electrical control circuits and programs
• Background in designing industrial electrical circuits including component sizing and selection

Additional Qualifications

• System integration and Robotic programming experience a plus
• Knowledge of current standards such as NFPA 79, RIA 15.06, UL508A is a plus
• Solid Understanding of Ethernet network topologies and design.
• Robot Programming - preferably Yaskawa Motoman (Fanuc experience a plus).
• Knowledge in the selection, specification and use of common industrial electronic components including starters, contractors, circuit breakers, proximity switches, photo-electric switches, position sensors, temperature sensors, controllers, DC, AC, and servo drives.
• Thorough understanding of common industrial machine operation.

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