Controls Engineer

Job Details:

Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative control systems for automated equipment and systems.
• Perform detailed design of control systems for complex machines, specifying all electrical components (power distribution, PLC, I/O, motion control, communications, sensors, wiring, etc.).
• Create electrical schematics and panel layouts using 2D CAD, AutoCAD software. Write PLC and HMI software to operate these machines.
• Implement hardware and software modifications to existing equipment to improve capabilities. efficiency, reliability, performance, etc.
• Document all designs and engineering decisions for future reference (CAD, BOM’s, calculations, etc.).
• Assist with machine debugging, acceptance testing, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Interface with sales, customers, field service, and R&D for all stages of the project. Interface with vendors and purchasing department to obtain quotations, necessary parts, and ensure quality.
• Provide technical feedback to sales and management with regards to costs.
• Help maintain organized file system for engineering documents, programs, drawings, manuals, etc. Contribute to the creation of service manuals.
  
  

Skills and Knowledge

• Creating machine PLC programs using Rockwell Automation
• Allen Bradley RSLogix / Studio 5000 software
• Ability to read and troubleshoot existing PLC logic to resolve complex problems and/or optimize machine performance.
• Experience with servo motion control techniques.
• Knowledge of industrial electronic panel design / layout
• Proficiency in creating electrical schematics using 2D CAD software.
• Ability to create user interface software for use on common industrial HMI’s.
• Experience building complex electrical panels and wiring devices electrical schematics.
  
  

Desired, Preferred, Required

• M.S. Engineering, B.S. Engineering, Associates’ Degree.
• Experience in a manufacturing and/or OEM work environment
• Experience writing and troubleshooting code with the following software is required: RSLogix/Studio 5000, FactoryTalk
• Experience with the following software is preferred: AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Siemens SIMATIC, Wonderware, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
• Must be able to work on manufacturing and production equipment machines.
• Limited travel 10-20% nationally and internationally.
• Monday through Friday on-site work week.
  
  

Key words: Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, Machine Controls, Rockwell Automation, Allen Bradley RS Logix, Studio 5000, PLC’s, HMI’s, Manufacturing, OEM, AutoCAD, Packaging, Material Handling, cGMP, VFFS, etc.

This position requires five plus years of hands-on manufacturing experience. BS Engineering, US citizenship, green card, perm resident is required. A generous salary $80,000 - $120,000 plus PTO, 401k, and medical benefits will be provided.

To apply, please send a copy of your resume to steve@libertyjobs.com. Call and/or text 484-567-2081 Steve Moore. Connect with me on LinkedIn.

I have other positions available across the USA. Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Automation Systems Integration, Controls Engineer, Robotics Engineer, BAS, HVAC, MEP, Construction, etc.

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