What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a Controls Engineer. As a control engineer you will perform a vital role in designing and developing systems for manufacturing operations. You will design automated manufacturing cell layouts, materials and information flow, equipment placement, and more.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and build control systems for the newly developed automated work cells required to build new company products
• Experienced in hardware selection such as PLC, HMI, Sensors, Actuator, Servomotors, etc., for building novel automated systems for new manufacturing technologies and products
• Must have a solid fundamental knowledge of different PLC and automation protocols, brands, logic styles and integration with other systems and networks
• Develop PLC, PLC to Robot and HMI programs for automated manufacturing processes
• Using offline programming and simulation tools to test newly developed programs for automated work cell performance
• Operating newly developed work cells to test and perform new  programs
• Troubleshoot and root cause issues with automated work cells, systems, and industrial equipment
• Develop custom PLC/HMI application code to interface with industrial robots, peripheral systems, data acquisition systems, MES and other equipment or software
• Develop block diagrams and schematic designs for automated work cells to include P & ID support
• Perform cabling, wiring and other electrical work for machines and equipment that are included in the work cells
• Propose and formulate controls and sensor requirements for mechanical systems for newly developed cell layouts
• Develop RFI’s and RFQs and work with contractors and integrators to complete a project scope
• Develop equipment specifications and requirements based on new product and manufacturing technologies
• Conduct equipment design reviews and provide design guidance to vendors

What’s Required

• 5+ years of work experience in a related field
• PLC/HMI offline programming, Virtual Commissioning, and simulation software tools. Mitsubishi and Siemens, preferably
• Hands-on experience commissioning and programming PLCs and HMIs
• Control cabinets electrical troubleshooting and some maintenance skills
• Able to solve complex problems by utilizing internal and external resource pools
• Python programming experience of 3+ years. Experienced in SQLAlchemy, Amazon Web Services, SciPy and Pandas.
• Well organized, pay attention to details, and methodical in your approach to design and engineering.
• Being a collaborative team player comes naturally to you
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledgeable in designing and specifying safety control requirements
• Ability to design electrical schematics and review schematic designs from vendors
• Being a collaborative team player comes naturally to you
• Fluent in English

What’s Nice-to-Have

• Knowledgeable in pertinent electrical codes and regulations
• Experience designing P & ID drawings or reviewing vendor-provided designs
• Desire the ability to handle physically demanding tasks
• Be familiar with or previously used Extreme Manufacturing, Contract-First Development, or other agile hardware development frameworks
• Be familiar with the Industry 4.0 concept
• LEAN manufacturing principles to apply to the designs
• OSHA 10-30 training is beneficial
• Associate’s degree in a related field is required for some positions
• Able to understand schematics and other technical documents
• Must be able to handle physically demanding tasks