Controls Engineer Job Description

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Our company is looking for a Controls Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Good working knowledge of electrical code;
  • Integration with business systems and hosts;
  • Responsible for providing concept, budget, and schedule on project related Engineering Change Notices;
  • New Programs;
  • Prepare designs, specifications, analysis and recommendations for development of new products;
  • Manage resolution of major equipment breakdowns and quality issues in the suites;
  • Basic Knowledge of reading and programming C and C++ code. Preferred Skills;
  • Up to 40% travel;
  • Software systems programming, installation, debugging;
  • Maximizes product yields by analyzing equipment, workflow, assembly methods & processes;
  • Complete electrical engineering design and troubleshooting support as needed;
  • Electrical schematic design;
  • Develops and maintains computer, HMI and PLC programs;
  • Assists with instruction and training of all employees to achieve company goals;
  • The ability to occasionally lift 50 lbs to perform the functions of this position.

Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering;
  • AutoCAD experience;
  • Minimal knowledge of Physics and Fluid Dynamics;
  • Requires in-depth knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering concepts and procedure;
  • PLC programming experience with platforms of major suppliers such as Allen Bradley, GE, Mitsubishi, Siemens or Omron;
  • Minimal knowledge of Process Control Analysis (Cp/Cpk);
  • Successful track record of training others;
  • Possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in an electrical or controls/automation discipline;
  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience;
  • Have solid verbal and written communication skills;
  • 5+ years of experience desired;
  • Ability to analyze and diagnose automation problems;
  • The ability to travel via air or ground to domestic and overseas customer sites minimally 20% of the time;
  • Siemens S7-300 and/or S7-1500 PLC and Siemens Comfort Panel HMI programming (a plus);
  • Pneumatics experience.