What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at CARLEX?
IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A GREAT COMANY WITH GREAT BENEFITS, CONSIDER CARLEX!
- Safety Driven Culture
- Great Benefits and Vacation Day 1
- Annual Incentive Bonus
- Sign on Bonus - $2500
- Referral Bonus up to $2500
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Support production by troubleshooting and programming
existing and new plant automation equipment
• Program and design new and existing PLC controls
• Travel to sister plants as needed for completion of core job
functions.
• Maintain accurate and consistent schedules for projects and
tasks for multiple plant projects.
• Programming of robots and touching up points as needed to
support production needs.
• Working with production and process to optimize line flow,
cycle time issues and quality concerns through changes in
programming or troubleshooting of controls.
• Program and design new and existing PLC controls.
• Help plan preventative maintenance plans for equipment in
the plant both new and current.
• Work to help develop new technology for the plant to utilize in
efforts to improve cycle times and quality detection /
prevention systems.
• Help train plant techs and engineers on controls related skills.
• Create and correct plant electrical drawings for equipment.
• Work with plant teams to help develop accurate quoting
models
KEY COMPETENCIES
• Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office
Suite; Word, Excel, and PowerPointExcellent Analytical Skills
• Ability to use RS Net Worx software, RS View Studio and
Panel Builder software
• Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting and read
electrical prints
• Ability to wire industrial control systems including
480V/120V/24V power, drives, motors, I/O and sensors
• Ability to design, diagnose, and troubleshoot vision
applications
• Ability to connect to PLC and navigate programming
software
• Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis.
• Ability and willingness to uphold the Carlex Values of
Safety, Customer Focused, Teamwork, Excellence and
Trust
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
• BSEE or BSME Degree required
Years of Experience:
• 3 – 5 Years of experience programming and
troubleshooting PLCs and Robots
• 1-3 Years of Siemens S7 programming experience a plus
Other Requirements:
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• High level of understanding of Fanuc Robots and ABB
robot operations
• Demonstrated understanding of Ethernet cabling and
addressing, Device Net, RIO, and wireless PC networking
• Understanding of basic concepts of MMIs, familiar with
PanelView Plus and PanelView hardware
• Demonstrated understanding of Cognex In-Sight software
• Demonstrated knowledge of ladder logic programming,
PLC 5, SLC500, ControlLogix, MicroLogix, RIO, Ethernet
I/P, DeviceNet
• Demonstrated understanding of AC and DC motors and
servo systems
• Working knowledge of Kinetix, Ultra3000, PowerFlex,
1305 and 1338 drives
• Valid driver’s license required for business travel
• Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be
required as workload or projects dictate, including
weekends and holidays
