Controls Engineer

The controls engineer is responsible for complete electrical and pneumatic hardware design package development as well as programming, commissioning, customer training, and final machine operation documentation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Hardware design of electrical circuits to US and international standards


• Control panel layout (familiarity with UL508A is a plus, but not required)


• Specifying purchased components based on customer and machine requirements


• Contributing to the risk assessment team for assigned projects


• Organize and manage multiple concurrent projects


• Complete projects on time and within budget


• Communicate effectively with customers and fellow team members to solve problems encountered during design / build / commissioning of assigned projects


• Develop all required programs for assigned projects including, but not limited to:
  
  • Motion control
  
  
  • Vision / measurement / inspection
  
  
  • Data acquisition
  
  
  • PLC programming
  
  
  • User interface
  
  
  • Robot integration
  
  
  • Pneumatic and hydraulic control systems is also a plus
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• 7+ years of experience, 4+ years if previous OEM / specialty equipment experience


• CAD software – Solidworks Electrical experience is not required, but is a plus


• Spreadsheet, word processing, database tool experience


• Good mechanical aptitude


• Willingness to perform final commissioning and training at customer facility. Estimated travel is between 25 and 30% annually.


• Valid US state driver’s license is required, valid passport is a plus


• Work visa would be considered