Controls Design Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

The Controls Design Engineer is responsible for quoting and designing the electrical systems and controls that drive custom built machinery and equipment to solve a customer’s problems.  The role requires the ability to conceptualize how a machine will function, commit the concept to a drawing, and source the components necessary to build a working model.  This individual will test the machine and finally commission, start-up and debug at customer’s facility

The Controls Design Engineer is responsible for planning and conducting independent work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques. He or she will devise new approaches to problems, prepare or modify drawings, and develop specifications for custom equipment.  This will include all calculations, manuals, charts, graphs, and applicable codes adhering to normally accepted engineering standards.

EDUCATION:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, Electrical Controls Engineering or the equivalent.  Non-degreed candidates must have equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Preferred:  Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, Electrical Controls Engineering or the equivalent.  

EXPERIENCE:

Required:   2-5 years of verifiable work experience in machine building, automation, integration, or other automation intensive industry sector. 

Preferred:  5+ years’ experience.

POSITION REQUIREMENT(S): Specialized Skills/License/Certification

Required:  Must be competent with the workings and application of Ethernet I/P addressing systems and switching, VFDS, industrial safety controls, panel layouts and designs, and the ability to draw schematics using auto cad. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, problem solving, critical thinking, committed team player, with strong leadership and performance management skills capable of stepping up to assure that projects are completed.   Must possess the ability to multi-task and bring multiple projects to completion on time and on budget.

Preferred:  Experience applying and programing Fanuc Robots a real plus. Experience with SQL and Solid Works also desired.

CORE COMPETENCIES (Essential Job Functions):

• Provides technical direction or leadership on a project basis to designers, drafters, assembly technicians and field support technicians.
• Plan, conduct cost estimates, schedule, and source components for projects from conception to field install and start up.
• Analyze reports, drawings, tests, and other data to plan and design work.
• Evaluate electrical systems, products, components, and applications by designing and applying knowledge of electricity, programming, and materials.
• Confirms systems’ and components' capabilities by designing testing methods; testing properties.
• Develops electrical products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.
• Able to research, develop, design, and test a wide range of machinery, both as standard products and with custom features, according to requirements of individual customers.
• Assist in development of product manuals for turn-key equipment installations
• Complete other job tasks and special projects as assigned

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