What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation/Controls Engineer position at Samtec?
Description
Position at Samtec, Inc
The Controls Engineer will develop and implement automation solutions for advanced manufacturing equipment for continuous cable manufacturing processes. Projects include development of new systems and update or optimization of existing systems. This is an on-site role at our Cable manufacturing site in Wilsonville, Oregon.
Essential Functions / Responsibilities :
- Develop reliable and robust control system designs and platforms for common controls functions.
- Work with manufacturing and process engineering to develop system functional requirements.
- Control systems software design and development including programming PLCs, HMI / SCADAs, tuning of Motion Controllers, operator interfaces, and servo drives.
- Tuning motion systems, master / following systems, and temperature control systems.
- Startup, debug controls, conditioning, and qualification of newly built or upgraded automated machines and manufacturing lines.
- Specify electrical, mechanical, thermal, and pneumatic control components including motors, drives, actuators, sensors, motion control components, etc. from defined functional requirements.
- Work with internal electrical draftsmen to create and modify electrical schematic drawings.
- Support and troubleshooting for existing production machines.
- Revision of existing PLC and HMI software to support equipment upgrades.
- Develop strategies and plans to standardize common controls system functions, architecture, and components.
The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities"
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Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $1 Billion global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro / Rugged components and cables. With 40 international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec's global presence enables its unmatched customer service.
SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and / or gender identity / expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.
