What are the responsibilities and job description for the CONTROLS ENGINEER position at Powerex?
Powerex is a leader in vacuum and air systems through our foundation built on engineering, innovation, quality, and service. We are a highly integrated operation where we not only assemble systems, but we also manufacture many of the major components. We are committed to providing the best value in the market we serve by applying these pillars of our foundation in every system we build.
Essential Duties :
- Participate in new product development
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for control systems, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and user manuals, to facilitate efficient troubleshooting and system understanding.
- Generate bills of materials and select component parts.
- Develop and troubleshoot PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), HMI (Human-Machine Interface), and VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) programs.
- Document electrical designs using CAD software, including panel layouts and schematics.
- Provide support for Technical Service, Manufacturing, and Sales teams.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience :
Work Conditions :
While performing the duties of this job in the Plant or Warehouse, the employee can be exposed to noise. The noise level is usually moderate, but hearing protection may be required in designated areas.
Physical Demands :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee will use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and to use a computer keyboard with mouse for long periods of time. The employee will occasionally lift and / or move 25 pounds.
Powerex is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
