Senior Controls Engineer

Industrial Material Handling Solutions Designer

Designs control systems for industrial material handling solutions. Includes concepting new ideas, developing specifications and requirements, implementing proof of concepts and prototypes, performing high level and detailed designing, and leading the transition to manufacturing. Leads large projects or multiple smaller projects and provides direction and training to less-senior associates.

Responsibilities

1) Lead in the concepting and design of products that add value and are a solution to customers and market needs

2) Lead and collaborate with others on the development team to develop products

3) Ensure products developed fit with current and future manufacturing operations

4) Ensure products developed meet competitive and market demands for performance and cost

5) Specify and develop a sequence of operations of automated equipment

6) Prepares schematics and specifications for control panel fabrication

7) Develop Programmable Logical Control (PLC) programs

8) Maintain product develop schedules and cost estimates

9) Follow established engineering standards and best practices including software revision control

10) Perform prototype development and testing

11) Perform on site beta testing to ensure safety, reliability, and other performance metrics are met

12) Investigate product issues in the field and determine root cause

13) Domestic travel up to 40% in North America, mostly within the Continental United States.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

1) Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering field, or equivalent experience

2) Minimum of 8 years of related experience

3) Experience with sortation and conveyance equipment or robotics design required

4) Experience with Allen Bradley control software and tools required

5) Knowledge of electrical and safety codes for machine and equipment design including execution of risk assessments required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

1) In-depth knowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA systems, Allen Bradley controls/controllers

2) Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical or other related electrical CAD systems

3) Ability to lead a team and accomplish project goals effectively

4) Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines

5) Excellent verbal and written communication skills

6) Team-oriented and collaborative

7) Creative-thinking and problem-solving skills

8) Ability to learn new technologies

9) Self-motivated

10) Ability to work non-traditional hours

11) Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language

Benefit Information:

Many great benefits to include Health/Vision/Dental/401k with Employer Match

FSA/HSA Options

Employee Assistance Program

EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans

Federal Contractor