What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation & Controls Engineer position at Xanika Infotech?
Title: Automation & Controls Engineer
Location: Peoria, IL
Duration: Full Time
Visa Status: Only US Citizens
Experience required: Minimum of 5 years of experience is required.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Seeking a controls engineer with a broad technical background including PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, robotics, hardware selection and interfacing, and use of CAD tools.
Prefer 5 years of experience.
The successful candidate will possess a diverse set of skills and interests and will serve on multiple project teams. Desired qualifications include:
CONTROLS
PLC, HMI, SCADA programming
Interfacing sensors and actuators
Use of communication busses such as CAN and SSI
Experience controlling hydraulic systems
Knowledge of control theory, PID tuning, stability analysis
Experience with a variety of controls hardware
Component selection and BOM creation
Power distribution
Industrial robots
SOFTWARE TOOLS
- CODESYS, RMC Tools, EPLAN
- AutoCAD Electrical
- SolidWorks experience a plus
- MATLAB/Simulink experience a plus, especially modeling complex electromechanical systems
GENERAL
- Strong organization and communication skills
- Detail oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Diverse interests and skill set, with an ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Mechanical and/or structural experience a plus
- Experience estimating and quoting projects
- FMEA and design reviews
- Familiarity with code compliance
