Controls Engineer

Cross Company

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of industrial control experience
  • Strong skills in PLC programming with Allen Bradley; Siemens and Omron experience a plus
  • Familiarity with robotics programming, particularly UR and Fanuc
  • Experience in control system design and electrical component specification
  • Proficient in HMI design and implementing machine safety measures
  • Knowledge of IIoT and networking concepts
  • Bachelor's in engineering preferred, or equivalent experience with an Associate's degree

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop control systems for industrial automation applications.
  • Install and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robots, and drives.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary project team for timely project completion.
  • Ensure projects meet budgetary constraints and customer satisfaction.
  • Participate in problem identification and resolution throughout project cycles.
  • Adapt to maintain multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Effectively communicate with sales, management, and production teams.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment across office and plant sites
  • Opportunity for travel (up to 30%) depending on project needs
  • Engagement in diverse industries including food & beverage and automotive
  • Collaborative team dynamic with experienced professionals
  • Focus on ongoing skills enhancement and exposure to new technologies
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY

Cross Automation is looking for a Controls Engineer to join our integration team! Our team works with a wide range of technologies and control platforms to develop automation solutions for customers in a variety of industries including food & beverage, consumer products, automotive, and medical devices. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player that thrives in a fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, installing, and troubleshooting control systems for industrial automation applications, including PLCs, HMIs, robots, and drives. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary project team to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to customers' satisfaction.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
  • Industrial control experience and knowledge in one or more of the following is preferred:
    • PLC programming (Allen Bradley required, Siemens, Omron, others advantageous)
    • Robotics programming (UR and Fanuc advantageous)
    • Control system design including electrical components specification
    • Machine and motion control
    • HMI design
    • IIoT and networking
    • Machine safety
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred, or Associate's degree and equivalent experience


REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
  • Collaborate with sales, engineers, project managers, and production team to ensure project success
  • Must be flexible as well as willing and able to maintain multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to adapt quickly and maintain a positive attitude
  • Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner


PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
  1. The work environment varies from typical office environment to plant site environment
  2. Available to travel up to 30% of the time depending on work assignments, typically via automobile but occasional plane travel may be required
  3. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. Requires walking primarily on a level surface for varying periods throughout the day in the plant site area. Could involve long periods of computer work.
  4. Able to lift or carry up to 20 lbs.
  5. Postural activities include climbing, maneuvering, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling above, under and around machinery, equipment occasionally and includes reaching, handling, touching grasping machine parts, controls, control panels, levers, and switches as needed.
  6. Ability to climb ladders, stairs, platforms and scaffolding to diagnose/troubleshoot process and equipment occasionally.
  7. Ability to work in non-permit required spaces and at various heights using PPE as required.
  8. Physical effort required, continuous mental and visual attention required.
  9. The performance of this position includes exposure to the manufacturing areas where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as Safety Glasses with Side Shields and Hearing Protection. Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment. Required to be able to read documents and computer screens.


DISCLAIMER

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; employment in this job is an "at will" employment relationship.

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