Industrial Machinery Controls Engineer

Description

JOB PURPOSE or JOB SUMMARY:

The Motion Controls Engineer is the field sales force's primary technical resource and is responsible for actively driving and managing the technology evaluation stage of the sales process. Working in conjunction with the sales team as the key technical advisor and product advocate, the Applications Engineer must be able to identify and provide reliable solutions for all technical issues to ensure complete customer satisfaction through all stages of the sales process. The Controls Engineer can establish and maintain strong relationships throughout the sales cycle.

Contributes to a positive working culture, builds strong relationships, and lives out the values of integrity, collaboration, and accountability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Applications Support

• Communicates with internal sales organizations and customers to analyze potential business opportunities to obtain or derive application specifications
• Utilizes common knowledge and associated software tools for sizing and selection of system components as related to motion control system requirements
• Evaluate and determine appropriate control system architecture and bill of materials for quote preparation
• Development of application specifications and statements of work as related to applicable system integration requirements
• Evaluate and recommend control system and component upgrades to legacy-based solutions for existing applications

Programming and Software Development

• Designs, develops, and programs code for motion and logic controllers per application requirements
• Designs, develops, and programs human-machine interface devices per application requirements
• Designs, develops, and programs machine safety control systems and solutions as related to “best” practice machine safety requirements
• Maintain working knowledge of industry standards as related to networking and various fieldbus communication interfaces

Field Service and Project Support

• Provide phone and on-site support as needed for troubleshooting component or control system warnings or error codes
• Maintain a working knowledge to the best of the ability of legacy system components
• Work with 3rd party integrators and field service technicians as needed per project requirement
• Provide startup & debug services for system commissioning requirements

Clerical/General Administrative

• Respond to routine emails, phone calls, etc.
• Make copies, print documents, etc.
• File paperwork

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Requirements

COMPETENCIES:

• Interpret, create or recommend electrical design circuits and schematics
• Communication proficiency and time management skills
• Organization and presentation skills Technical Capacity
• Problem solving/analysis and project management
• Excellent mathematical skills with the ability to apply concepts such as fractions and percentages to practical situations.
• General knowledge of estimating time and materials needed to complete the requested scope of work
• Proven expertise in anticipating needs and recommending proactive, preventive solutions
• Demonstrated professionalism in sound judgment and ethical focus
• Demonstrated success in negotiating contracts with vendors
• Ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality regarding business and staff information
• Advanced ability to communicate both verbally and in writing to a full range of audiences–executives, staff, and vendors
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Advanced ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and vendors
• Decisive but collaborative style, with strategic focus as well as an operational, implementation and detail-oriented perspective

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related Discipline
• Minimum of three years’ experience in the automation industry
• Programming of motion and logic controllers
• Configuring and design of HMI/OIT systems
• Experience with Industry standards UL and CE is a plus Undergraduate Student currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Light lifting and carrying-must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and lift and/or move 25 pound
• Ability to speak to and hear employees/customers via phone or in person
• Ability to speak to and hear employees/customers via phone or in person
• Body motor skills sufficient to enable incumbent to move around an office or shop environment.
• Ability to analyze unique situations and develop appropriate response
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex engineering documents
• Additional Mental Requirements: compare, decide, direct, problem solve, analyze, instruct, interpret
• The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Office hours average 40 per week Monday through Friday 8am-5pm; may require additional hours including evening and weekends depending on business needs
• Work typically performed in an indoor office setting

Tools and Equipment Used

• Personal computer, copier, fax/scanner, phone, and other typical office equipment
• CAD software platforms, SolidWorks & AutoCAD

Travel

• Minimal – up to 10% of the time
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Salary : $110,000 - $120,000