Controls Engineer

Davis-Standard

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSEE or MSEE with a background in Controls
  • 3-5 years of engineering experience
  • Familiarity with AC/DC drive systems and Allen-Bradley/SIEMENS PLCs
  • Experience with AutoCAD and supervisory control systems
  • Strong understanding of industrial controls networks
  • Web handling and converting equipment experience is a plus
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Create PLC programs using various software methods for equipment functionality
  • Design and develop HMI applications
  • Review and design PLC network architecture
  • Configure AC/DC drives and integrate legacy systems
  • Test software and systems in-house
  • Provide customer support remotely and on-site
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure project completion
  • Assist Sales with pre-study analysis and customer interactions

Benefits

  • Opportunity for travel across North America and internationally
  • Involvement in a dynamic and collaborative team environment
  • Support for professional growth and technical development
  • Participation in ISO compliance programs
  • Hands-on experience in a project-oriented role
Full Job Description


Job Responsibilities:
  • Create PLC programs using ladder editor, function block diagrams, flow charts, etc. for web converting equipment and associated functions
  • Design and develop HMI applications
  • Design and review PLC network architecture
  • AC/DC drives configuration
  • Integration of Legacy drives, controls and equipment
  • Support the creation of technical product documentation and information
  • In-house testing of software and systems
  • Provide on-site assistance during system start-up and commissioning
  • Remote and on-site customer support
  • Assist Sales with pre-study analysis and reports
  • Interact with customers as required
  • Work closely with team members to complete projects and assignments
  • Other responsibilities assigned by manager
  • Awareness of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, EHS&S programs

Skills/Requirements:
  • BSEE or MSEE with Controls background
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in engineering
  • Knowledge of AC/DC drive systems, PCs, Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC
  • Previous experience with AutoCad, PLCs, AC and DC Drive systems and Supervisory control systems
  • Strong understanding of industrial controls networks
  • Web handling and converting equipment experience is preferred, but not a requirement
  • Problem solving skills
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written required
  • Strong technical aptitude and good analytical skills; organized and detail oriented
  • 30% travel is required; this includes North-America and international travel
  • Experience with the following computer related skills:
    • Windows, Word, Excel
    • Industrial programming software such as:
    • Ladder Logic
    • Control Block Diagramming
    • HMI configuration software
    • Drives interface/programming software


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