ILUS - Controls Engineer II

Overview

Develops new products for material handling applications including conveyors, sortation, automated storage, order fulfilment, and robotic systems. Includes development of specifications, device layout drawings, control schematics, PLC logic. May work with support of more senior engineers. Works closely with the overall team to design systems meeting the product requirements. Uses creativity and innovation to design the standard product offering. 

Responsibilities

Concept, design, develop and engineer products that add value and are a solution to customers and market needs 

Collaborate and review with others on the development team to develop products 

Ensure products developed fit with current and future manufacturing operations 

Ensure products developed meet competitive and market demands for performance and cost 

Specify and develop a sequence of operations of automated equipment 

Prepares schematics and specifications for control panel fabrication 

Develop Programmable Logical Control (PLC) programs 

Maintain product develop schedules and cost estimates 

Follow established engineering standards and best practices including software revision control 

Perform prototype development and testing 

Perform on site beta testing to ensure safety, reliability, and other performance metrics are met 

Investigate product issues in the field and determine root cause 

Domestic travel up to 40% in North America, mostly within the Continental United States. 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience 

Minimum of 2 years of related experience 

Experience with sortation and conveyance equipment or robotics design required 

Experience with Allen Bradley control software and tools required 

Knowledge of electrical and safety codes for machine and equipment design including execution of risk assessments required

Knowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA 

Knowledge of controls/controllers and PLCs 

Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical 

Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Team-oriented and collaborative 

Creative-thinking and problem-solving skills 

Ability to learn new technologies 

Self-motivated 

Ability to work non-traditional hours 

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Salary : $73,000 - $95,000