What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Controls Engineer position at Amtex Systems Inc.?
Title: Senior Controls Engineer
Location: Holland, MI
Duration: 12-24 Months
Must have Allen Bradley and Fanuc Robot experience.
FactoryTalk View Experience. FTView SE is a plus.
Must have high communication skills and ability to keep customer and project team updated on issues. Tracking and owning of open issues.
Must have strong ownership and ability to see tasks through completion.
Ability to work with a large team and teach/transfer knowledge to other team members.
- Develops and designs the controls software packages utilizing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and/or Human/Machine Interfaces (HMI)
- Develops operation manuals that detail the functionality and set-up of the equipment being designed
- Examines and understands customer-supplied specifications in order to ensure the functionality of the equipment meets these specifications
- Ensures the equipment being started up and commissioned operates in accordance with the customer requirements as outlined in the approved specification
- Programs robotic and/or controls equipment per the customer specifications
- Performs preventative maintenance as requested by the customer to ensure minimum down-time and optimum operation of machines and equipment
- Assists with checking design and details for proper functionality of both his/her work and the work of other engineers
- Provides timely, required service documentation relating to all functions performed
- Provides technical support and training to the end-user at the customer facility
- Ensures products and services continue to be the benchmark within the industry
- Demonstrates a commitment to Core Beliefs
- Demonstrates a commitment to safe work practices while on JR Automation or the customer’s premises
Other duties as assigned
- Intermediate understanding of electrical circuits, electrical panel design, pneumatic design, hydraulic design, PLC's (Programmable Logic Controller), HMI's (Human Machine Interface), robot programming, VFD's (Variable Frequency Drive), servo application's, and device communication networks (DNET, ENET, and Profibus)
- Ability to demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, as well as Google Applications (such as Gmail, Calendar and Docs)
- Ability to work onsite within the offices or at customer locations as required
- Ability to meet deadlines without endangering the safety of himself/herself or others, or the integrity of the equipment
- Ability to interact professionally with customers, and maintain a positive working relationship, which at times may be under difficult circumstances and/or high-pressure situations
