What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Flex Workforce Solutions?
Job Description
Job Description
Controls Engineer
We are seeking a Controls Engineer with expertise in electrical hardware design, PLC programming, and automation systems . This role involves the design, development, and implementation of control systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
Responsibilities :
- Conduct system risk assessments and ensure compliance with OSHA and other safety standards .
- Select and size electrical hardware components , including sensors, actuators, and controllers.
- Develop electrical schematics using EPLAN P8 or AutoCAD Electrical .
- Create and maintain the bill of materials (BOM) for automation projects.
- Perform panel layout design and heat calculation analysis to ensure system efficiency.
- Design and size pneumatic systems , including plumbing and component selection .
- Define system hardware architecture and optimize automation network layouts .
- Program programmable logic controllers (PLC) , including Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Allen-Bradley, and Mitsubishi systems.
- Develop human-machine interfaces (HMI) for seamless user interaction.
- Travel onsite for customer startup and commissioning , ensuring proper system integration.
- Integrate auxiliary equipment such as laser markers, parts washers, and comparators .
- Interface with machine tools for machine tending applications .
Qualifications & Skills :
Controls Engineer, electrical hardware design, PLC programming, automation systems, system risk assessments, OSHA safety standards, electrical schematics, EPLAN P8, AutoCAD Electrical, bill of materials (BOM), panel layout design, heat calculation analysis, pneumatic systems, system hardware architecture, automation network layout, Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, human-machine interfaces (HMI), onsite startup and commissioning, auxiliary equipment integration, machine tending applications
Company Description
Flex is a leading engineering firm dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions.
Company Description
Flex is a leading engineering firm dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions.
