Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer - Old Fort, NCVenteon is currently seeking a Controls Engineer to fill an opening with a manufacturing company located in Old Fort, NC.Minimum three years of experience as a Controls Engineer is required.Requirements of the Controls EngineerPC hardware setup, troubleshooting, maintainingBasic LAN knowledge and functionality (TCP/IP)Basic LAN hardware knowledge (switches, cabling, routers)Software installation/upgradingNetwork printingBasic AD knowledge (disable users, change passwords)Windows 7Installing/troubleshooting label printers and handheld scannersBackup exec (or similar software)Ability to read and update electrical schematic drawingsKnowledge of manufacturing equipment and systems involving Urethane reaction injection molding, Rotational dry cast cells, Vacuum forming, Paint cells, Laser scoring, water jets, sonic and vibration welding and othersExperience Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Siemens and Omron PLC/HMI systemsIndustrial protocols such as Ethernet, Profibus, RS-232, Devicenet, DH+Strong deductive reasoning/problem solving skillsVisual Basic or other software design is a plusAutoCAD design softwareBenefits of the Controls EngineerCompetitive salaryAdvancement potentialFull timePaid time offMedical / Dental / Vision401kResponsibilities of the Controls EngineerUpdate, modify and continuously improve existing controls systems including robotic programs, Allen Bradley ladder logic, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, multiple operator interfaces, hydraulics and pneumatics distribution controlDesign and develop new machine controls involving robotics, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and vision applicationsCoordinate in a professional manner with engineering and maintenance on existing machine controls modifications and issues keeping existing equipment function and production runningKnowledge of machine and plant networking solutionsAble to work with OEMs to guarantee new equipment is designed and built to the facility’s safety and controls standardsKnowledge of the integration of barcode scanners/cameras into PLC control systemsProvide electrical support for injection molding press systems. Provide electrical support for injection molding roboticsIntegrate assembly verification/poke yoke systems into existing equipmentIdentify cost reduction opportunitiesCandidate is expected to teach themselves functionality of new devices and controls systems as technology advances and equipment is updatedAssures that all systems are maintained at maximum acceptable levelsOther duties as assigned