What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer - Fabrication position at Advanced Materials & Technology Recruiting?
Job Title : Controls Engineer
Location : On site in Richmond, VA
Job Summary :
Responsible for electrical, electronic and computer control systems used in projects worked on by the Corporate Engineering group. Works individually or with a project team to upgrade, design and build control systems. This may include outside contractors or working with other Carpenter departments such as data processing or manufacturing branches.
Position Scope :
Develop concepts for machine control. Program / change machine controls and PLC's. Serve as team leader, providing direction for Carpenter employees and outside contractors. Negotiate with vendors and contractors outside the company. Work with manufacturing to identify their needs. Work primarily in an engineering office environment. Work in machine shop, or plant where machines, their components, and other process testing is being performed. A major challenge of the position involves the maintenance of necessary knowledge and skill level associated with various types of machine control equipment and operator interfaces.
Education : Major duties and responsibilities of the job can be satisfactorily performed with completion of a bachelor's degree.
Experience : More than ten years' experience required to perform the job.
Minimum Qualifications :
- 5-10 years minimum experience in the programming and control of industrial machinery and processes.
- PLC programming experience using Allen Bradley RSlogix softwares and Studio 5000 required. Siemens
- PLC using Step 7 is strongly preferred.
- Graphical HMI programming with FactoryTalk View and / or Wonderware is required.
- Experience with AC drives such as Allen Bradley Powerflex series, and SEW Eurodrive is preferred.
- Experience drawing in AutoCad
- Experience in electrical controls hardware design, including safety systems.
- Experience with Fanuc and ABB robots; programming via teach pendant
- Strong mechanical aptitude and computer skills are required.
- Ability to travel 20%-30%.
Essential Functions :
