What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Davis Standard?
Davis-Standard is a global leader in the design, development and distribution of extrusion and converting technology. Our systems encompass over 11 product lines to support manufacturing applications and customers in a wide variety of industries, including automotive, building & construction, consumer products, medical, and packaging.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design control systems for continuous web handling machinery to the sold specifications
- Lead Controls Engineering Projects from kick-off to installation/commissioning at Customer site
- Coordinate the review of the mechanical and electrical design to ensure it meets engineering specifications and sequence of operation
- Assist designers in the generation of BOM’s (Bill of Materials)
- May oversee the work of other design engineers and work with other members of the engineering staff to ensure that production is completed in a timely manner
- Provide backup support for assembly, purchasing and field-service related questions and problems
- Attend job kickoff meetings, engineering review meetings, and customer meetings
- Travel up to 10% for customer visits, vendor meetings, and start-up/commissioning as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Controls and Electrical Engineering Manager
- Awareness of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, EHS&S programs
SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or controls related 4-yr degree
- 7-10 years of controls and electrical systems design experience with industrial automation or automated machinery preferred
- Control System design including electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, BOMs, test plans, manuals, etc.
- Extensive experience with high-speed servo applications and variable frequency drives (VFD’s)
- Extensive programming knowledge of Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC’s required
- Extensive HMI programming experience using applications including RSView ME/SE or Wonderware
- Experience with SCADA systems and their requirements
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Expert in utilizing Microsoft Office products
- Enhanced written and verbal communication skills required
