Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer Job ID: CET-TN Location: McEwen, TN area Pay: $90,000 up to $125,000 salary plus employee benefits Overview In this position you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining industrial control systems for our diverse range of clients while working closely with project teams. Responsibilities This position will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining industrial control systems for our diverse range of clients while working closely with project teams Support the execution of automation, control systems, industrial robots, and various industrial projects Develop control systems that include, but are not limited to, electrical applications, pneumatics, hydraulic systems, and robotic programming Collaborate with project managers, mechanical designers, and clients to understand requirements and develop comprehensive control system designs Collaborate with the design team to integrate safety features while ensuring compliance with OSHA and industry standards Create and review electrical schematics (AutoCAD Electrical), control panel layouts, and system architecture Adhere to industrial electrical standards, codes, and best practices throughout the design process as required Stay abreast of industry advancements and changes in safety standards to continuously improve and update safety features in automation solutions Conduct safety risk assessment meetings and system testing with the design team and client(s) to identify potential hazards and implement appropriate safety measures Document and communicate safety design decisions, methodologies, project records, and validations in compliance with relevant safety standards, guidelines, and best practices Develop and implement PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and HMI (Human-Machine Interface) software for industrial automation systems Program and troubleshoot PLCs from various manufacturers Work with programmers to define mutually agreed upon best practices and expectations for coding Program and integrate industrial robots of various manufacturers Ensure seamless communication and coordination between robots and other control devices, specifically PLCs and other auxiliary equipment as required Specify, select, and configure instrumentation and control devices such as sensors, actuators, and other components Ensure compatibility and integration of control devices with the overall system Ensure component selections are to clients’ specifications and direct and timely communication to clients of any deviations when required Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new control technologies from vendors for the purpose of informing the machine design team of alternative ways of solving design challenges Lead the integration of control systems and industrial robots into existing or new industrial processes Assist team with occasional field wiring/plumbing, panel building, conduit runs, and training to support overall project deadlines as necessary Prepare detailed technical documentation, including user manuals, system manuals, and as-built documentation Generate thorough Bill of Materials of purchase items required for each project Work with vendors to generate quotes for necessary purchases for each project Provide technical support during the installation and startup phases of projects Qualifications Minimum of 3 years’ experience designing and programming industrial controls systems, robotic controls Experience in controls and automation for material handling and conveyor industry is preferred Familiarity with building industrial control panels Familiarity with wiring including, but not limited to, layouts, labeling, and cable management Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical Toolset Ability to program PLCs and understand programming languages (program from scratch, ladder logic, structured text, etc) Experienced with programming and configuration on Rockwell Automation software; Rx Logix 5000, Rs Logix Studio Experienced with programming and configuration on Rockwell Automation controllers; ControlLogix, CompactLogix Ability to program and design HMI screens preferably with FactoryTalk View ME, View Designer, etc Experience with Servo motion controllers Ability to program robots, preferably 6-axis Fanuc robots Familiarity with plumbing, valves, and schematics, especially SMC product lines Understanding of industrial communication networks and protocols, Ethernet networks, and IP addresses Strong mathematic skills with the ability to understand physics, engineering, and statistics Experience with pneumatic machinery is desirable Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Outlook Familiarity with Virtual Machines Familiarity with 3D CAD modeling and other PC programming Ability to travel up to 25% of the time #J-18808-Ljbffr