It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. PRIMARY FUNCTION: Controls Engineer supports the overall manufacturing process through the ownership of PLC-related programming, troubleshooting, and support of PLC ladder logic. The Controls Engineer is also responsible for working with other Process Engineers on projects in a variety of areas around the plant.
Responsibilities
- Develop electrical and controls system design solutions based on engineering principles and involvement in presentation of the solution to customer.
- Ensure all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed for all work completed.
- Analyze project requirements and perform technical calculations supporting design including electrical requirements, robotic safety standards, and motor controls.
- Create and finalize designs to meet project requirements.
- Create accurate Bill of Materials.
- Define equipment and parts from external suppliers.
- Oversee project workflow and support internal and external resources to ensure timely delivery of projects, expected quality, and allotted budget.
- Electrical, software design of customized solutions including manufacturing automation and safety systems.
- Troubleshoot equipment failures that may include pneumatics, servos, vfd’s, relays, communication networks, touchscreens, push buttons and PLCs.
- Create documentation such as user manuals, programming diagrams, network diagrams, and electrical drawings.
- Maintain accurate records and files according to quality standard.
- Modify/create process instructions around the plant following the document control process.
- Apply process improvements following the NSP, ECR and ECN systems.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Job
requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Related work experience ).
- Proficient with MS Office, Allen Bradley RSLogix 500 and 5000, Factory Talk View Studio and AutoCAD.
- Knowledge of safety systems.
- Strong fundamental knowledge of control and electrical system design and its application in automated industrial designs including specification of vision, power, sensor, inspection, and communications systems.
- Efficiently organize and plan work tasks to meet company goals.
- Critical thinking with exceptional problem solving skills, able to work independently and in team environments.
- Proactive, resourceful & highly motivated with good communication skills and ability to work in high output environment.
- Ability to balance multiple projects. if you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!