Controls Engineer

Pinnacle X-Ray Solutions is the domestic leader in the development of custom industrial X-Ray systems. Pinnacle X-Ray Solutions serves a diverse range of industries including aerospace, automotive, electronics, military, and others. At Pinnacle X-Ray Solutions, you will play a key role in the construction and implementation of these mission critical non-destructive testing systems.

1 Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide robust electrical design for custom x-ray systems which include stand-alone cabinets and vaults, multiple axes custom automation, robot integration and existing system upgrades.
• Design and prepare electrical drawings for integration of system components which include power distribution, safety control, axis control (rotary and linear encoders), robotic control-safety, x-ray control-safety, PLC controls (part handling, door control, safety logic) and lighting.
• Prepare bill of materials.
• Manage electrical suppliers which provide CAD electrical drawing generation and electrical panel production.
• Work with suppliers to make sure they provide quality inspections on critical dimensions as per drawing.
• Understand servo motion control including drive configuration and axis tuning.
• Calculate required customer supplied power requirements.
• Provide direct, hands on support to manufacturing during product assembly, testing, troubleshooting and installation.
• Closely interface with manufacturing to support product assembly, testing, troubleshooting and installation.
• Interface with project management to ensure projects meet schedule and delivery requirements.
• Work on multiple concurrent projects and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Participate in internal system design reviews. Provide design and technical support throughout product lifecycle. Work closely with mechanical design and operations team.
• Provide customer support for electrical technical issues.
• Willingness to assist with machine tear down at the factory and installation at the customer site.
• Collaborate with other engineers to develop innovative solutions.

2 Entry Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or bachelor’s degree is preferrable.
• 4+ years’ experience
• Able to read and implement electrical drawings for system integration
• Must be a US citizen (No dual citizenship)
• Must have valid driver’s license and have or obtain a US passport

3 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Electrical CAD development (E-Plan experience preferred).
• Ability to select components and work with vendors
• Solid understanding of PLC logic control. Understands PLC Ladder logic programming.
• Experience with servo drives and drive tuning
• Experience with VFD drives, stepper drives and PID control loops.
• Experience with industrial robots (Fanuc experience is a plus)
• Willingness to lead technicians with hands on assistance
• Ability to understand and integrate legacy control systems
• Good time management skills
• Self-motivated
• Strong willingness toward continued learning.
• Good troubleshooting skills. Ability to perform root cause analysis

5. Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision
• 401k w/ company match,
• 15 days PTO

6. Work Environment

• Travel 20%

Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• Duluth, GA 30096: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person