What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Controls Engineer position at Alpha Integration?
Job Description
Job Description
Title : Senior Controls Engineer
Department : Engineering
Reports to : Controls Engineering Manager
Job summary The task of a Senior Controls Engineer at Alpha Integration includes designing and programming all requirements of assigned projects to maintain project schedules, design standards, customer specifications, quote requirements, software standards, and documentation. This candidate must be able to maintain project schedules and budgets. This individual must also comply with company design standards and customer specifications. The ideal candidate for this role will be an involved team member, seeking constant growth and have an enthusiasm for challenges in this ever-changing industry.
Work Environment Alpha offers a first shift position in a clean, heated / air conditioned facility. Alpha believes in a family atmosphere and we value our fellow teammates. We also believe in hard work and constant improvement and strive to be the best in the industry.
Who are we? Alpha Integration is a growing automated machine building company that was founded in 2002, we design and manufacture custom machinery for all industries including automotive, cosmetics, injection molding, medical, etc.… We work closely with our customers to help build the visions they have for their processes to ensure they maximize productivity and profitability.
Pay : Depends on experience
Benefits : Employee health insurance. Paid vacation, sick and holidays. Employer matched 401k up to 6%.
Summary of essential job functions
- Create and document control system software programs using structured programming techniques, for PLC’s, HMI’s, PC’s, and Robot’s as necessary.
- Develop approved drawing, programming, and design standards for the department.
- Support installation, test, and debug machines and systems at customers’ facilities.
- Understand and follow proper wiring methods.
- Responsible for coordination with designer for updating all drawings after a job is complete.
- Responsible for writing portions of the machine operation manual, specifically, the Controls and Operation sections.
- Communication with customers, vendors, and co-workers in a professional and courteous manner.
- Supports Sales by reviewing customer control systems specifications and design premises to ensure compliance. Recommend exceptions and estimate cost for deviation using previous experience.
- Participate in design and review meetings for assigned projects.
- Provide support for any control system issue or concern with customers.
- Travel for machine installation as required.
- Assist the Applications department with quotations including pricing, write-up, concept drawings, and schedule when requested.
Job Type : Full-time
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Work Location : In person