Controls Engineer 4

Job Description

Job Description

Daily Schedule/Shift 1st Shift – 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Monday-Friday with Saturdays as needed

The main function of a controls engineer is to initiate control system design from written sequences of operation. A typical controls engineer is responsible for designing complex piping and wiring diagrams along with providing technical support across various control systems projects.

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Engineer and design pneumatic piping diagrams.

• Engineer and design electrical wiring diagrams.

• Engineer and design hydraulic piping diagrams.

• Design electrical control panels.

• Design programmable logic controller software.

• Design programmable human machine interface (HMI) software.

• Tryout, debug and provide start-up support for control systems.

• Provide technical support for installation of tools and equipment.

• Provide technical support for training of plant personnel.

• Travel to plant sites as required.

 

Skills:

• Proficient with application of programmable machine controls hardware and software.

• Proficient with application of Servo drive hardware and software.

• Proficient with AutoCad.

• Familiarity with basic electrical standards.

• Familiarity with basic safety standards.

• Capable of supervision.

 

Role-Specific Focus:

• Support continuous improvement of automation projects, with primary emphasis on industrial vision systems.

• Set up and integrate Keyence and Matrox cameras and support FANUC vision applications.

• Develop error-proofing and quality detection solutions in partnership with the Quality group.

Small two-person group where each team member plays a significant role. 

• Primary project focus is vision system implementation, error-proofing, and quality improvement. 

• Additional projects may include cobots and AMR/automated material handling. 

• Need is driven by ongoing automation and manufacturing improvement project work. 

A self-motivated, independent engineer who can take ownership of assigned tasks and develop and implement solutions with minimal supervision.

 

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.

• 8-10 years of experience preferred, ideally as a Controls Engineer.

• Strong industrial vision and camera experience.

• Client Global Common Controls knowledge/experience.

• Union manufacturing environment experience is preferred, not required.

 

Top Skills:

Client Controls Global Common Experience (GCCX)

Keyence Vision Systems

FANUC cobot integration