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Field Controls Engineer

Surf Search Inc
Hartford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2025

The purpose of this position is to performsoftware programming and electrical debuggingactivities

specifically related to the Customer Servicesector of the businesswhile in the field at customer site.In

direct collaboration with the Service and Retrofits teams, this position is responsible for ensuring that all

customers receive the highest degree ofsoftwareprogrammingsupport.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • SupportFAT,installation,commissioning of newautomated packagingsystems

oThoroughand welldemonstratedknowledge of Allen Bradley (MicroLogix, ControlLogix) motion

control platforms, Factory TalkHMI management. Siemens PLC controls is a plus.

oPrepares Ladder logic design patches for projects in installation / commissioning phase

  • Support customers by providing advice on electrical / programming matters
  • Provides programming andelectrical supportfor the setup and testing of all ancillary equipment (laser
  • printers, bowl feeders, etc.)

  • Loads program into PLC and performsadvancedprogramming tasks on standard components
  • Mark–up / Update schematics as requiredduring debugging and commissioning.
  • Debugsand Test machinesto fulfill intended machine function specified by project
  • Supports the Project Managers and Operationsmanagersduring project execution in order to minimize
  • time and cost impact ofdesign modifications during debugging.

  • Adhere to all established work instructions and the Employee Handbook
  • Complete adherence to the company safety rules on the floor and when visiting customers
  • PreparingAE and Rentalmachines for the debugging phase and FAT phase
  • oPower the machines up after wiring

    oChecks electrical wiring, verifies I / O’s are properly wired.

    oDebugs electrical circuits ensuring they perform according to design

    Works with the wiring team in solving any wiring issues

    Tests allcircuits and approve machine for debugging

    oSetups all servos, VFDs, and any other

    oProvides programming support during customer’s FAT

  • Contribute to our company Electrical Standards. Proposes ideas for improving team efficiency.
  • Keeps current with latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to packaging equipment
  • system design and operation.

  • Support team development and continousimprovement
  • DESIRED BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCES :

    Behaves ethically—Ensuresownbehaviorand team members’behavioris consistent with our company

    Langenstandards and aligns with the values of the organization.

    Impact and influence—works effectively with and through others including where no formal

    authority exists

    Achievement Motivation—results oriented. Sets high standards and objectives

    Communicate Effectively—Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner.

    Negotiating–presents positions in a reasoned manner, seeks win–win outcomes but understands

    when to say no.

    Team Leadership—effective at building support, thinks team first, promotes success in terms of

    team as well as individual success, and is adept at creating a shared vision.

    Decision–making—Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make

    clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.

    Organize—Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals,and track

    details / data / information / activities.

    Problem Solving—Assessesproblematicsituations to identify causes, gather and process

    relevant information, generate possible solutions,and make recommendations.

    Hands–on approach, ready to “roll–up his / hersleeves” and stay close to the action.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS : oHearing acuityrequired for safety reasons while on the assembly floor

    oexposure to high noise from machines operating nearby during visits to the assembly floor

  • Depending on the circumstances work is done while sitting down (office work) or standing up
  • debugging onassembly floor)

  • May be required to work with computer for prolonged periods of time and sometimes maybe
  • required to work with hand tools assisting otherservice engineers.

  • Organized, self–disciplined and professional in demeanor.
  • Able to travel(overnight)upto 80% of the time.Dependent on location within USA and business
  • needs.

  • Must have a valid passport
  • oMust beable to travel to the USA and overseaswithout restrictions

  • Must havea valid driver’s license without restrictions
  • Must be able to rent a car inany country without restrictions
  • Four tosix month training period with interaction at company site factories. 2–3 weeks in Mississauga, 4–
  • 6 weeks in Wijchen,NL. WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT :

  • OccasionalLong working hours may be necessary on occasiontocomply with deadlines (internal and
  • external).

  • This position requires the employee to attend work properly groomed and dressed according to the
  • position.

    KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSREQUIRED :

  • 5–7years’ experience in the field of electrical automation / industrial machinery. Experience in
  • Packaging / AutomationMachinery isrequired.

  • Good working knowledge AutoCADElectrical.
  • Good working knowledge of current safety standards, including Control Reliabledesign.
  • Above average command of office tools such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • A strong command of the English language.
  • Strong customer serviceskills.
  • Strong communication skills
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