Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Essential FunctionS  

• Development of Control System Requirement Specifications with Automation/System Design Engineers based on a Sequence of Operations for existing and new equipment. 
• Design electrical schematics and enclosure layouts for custom assembly and process automation equipment 
• Review and Approve Electrical Drawings, AutoCAD Electrical & AutoCAD 
• Create material BOMs, request quotes from vendors, and submit purchase requisitions internally to purchasing department 
• Ensure controls implementations work safely and efficiently 
• Assist Maintenance/Technicians with troubleshooting on plant floor issues, supporting production/plant operations at all manufacturing sites 
• Act as the Controls Lead on projects both internal and external.  Executing technical consultation involving vendors for electrical/controls installations and modifications 
• Development of Test Protocols and Testing Execution  
• PLC - Allen-Bradley (Micrologix, SLC, CompactLogix, ControlLogix, RSLogix500/5000) 

1. HMI – PanelBuider32, FactoryTalk View Studio 
2. Other PLC/HMI - Automation Direct/Mitsubishi/Omron/Siemens  
3. Programing to support Pneumatic logic, Continuous and Batch Process Control, Servo Motion Control Troubleshooting and Programming, EthernetIP Communications, Inductive Automation – Ignition, Robot Programming – Fanuc/Denso, and CNC Machine Controls and Programming 
4. Knowledge of mechanical press controls 
5. Computer Systems Networking (LAN) 

QUALIFICATIONS  

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience 
• At least 2 years of “hands on” experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment 
• Basic mechanical experience with related equipment 
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a dynamic, high paced environment 
• Experience in Six Sigma/Lean processes  
• Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal direction. 
• Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, developing and executing strategies to solve these problems. 
• Ability to lead projects consisting of cross functional teams within the organization. Must be able to influence others and gain support for project action plans and timelines. 
• Strong communicator both verbally and in writing. 
• Experience in developing manufacturing processes, writing procedures, and training employees.  
• Good understanding of engineering drawings, BOMs, and operational procedures. 
• Experience with project management; involved in or led continuous improvement efforts to meet corporate goals. 
• Database programming experience a plus