Controls Engineer II

Hy-Tek

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

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or technical certification plus industry experience preferred; Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering preferred.
  • 2-4 years of controls engineering experience, preferably in material handling or manufacturing.
  • Familiarity with PLC programming, specifically Allen Bradley and RSLogix 5000 is advantageous.
  • Experience in PLC system design, inter-connection, and configuration is a plus.
  • Prior involvement with conveyor and robotic systems in relevant environments preferred.
  • HMI development experience is beneficial.
  • Solid understanding of electrical design and engineering practices.

Responsibilities

  • Design, install, optimize, and adapt electronic control systems for industrial automation.
  • Create technical designs including process diagrams and control schematics for automation implementation.
  • Configure systems utilizing PLC and HMI techniques.
  • Develop and deploy HMI applications effectively.
  • Model, test, and analyze performance data to identify and resolve quality issues.
  • Manage setup and deployment of scanners and cameras.
  • Work both independently and collaboratively on project components, providing guidance to junior engineers as necessary.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and skill development in a dynamic field.
  • Engage in diverse projects with hands-on responsibilities across various environmentsincluding office and manufacturing.
  • Flexibility in work settings with both independent and team-based tasks.
  • Exposure to customer interactions and real-world applications of engineering solutions.
Full Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Designs, installs, optimizes, and adapts electronic control systems and instruments to automate and monitor industrial processes.
  • Develops technical designs, process diagrams, SCADA block diagrams, and control schematics to implement automation controls.
  • Configures systems using PLC and HMI techniques.
  • Develops and deploys HMI applications.
  • Models, tests, and measures output and data to analyze performance or quality issues and develop solutions.
  • Manages Scanner and Camera setup and deployment.
  • Work is independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project.
  • May provide guidance and/or share knowledge of all aspects of the role with Controls Engineer I.
  • All other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
  • Associate's degree and/or technical school certification received with industry experience is preferred OR Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering preferred.
  • 2 to 4 years' controls engineering experience; material handling or manufacturing experienced preferred.
  • Working knowledge of PLC Programming (Allen Bradley, RSLogix 5000) preferred
  • Experience with design, inter-connection and configuration of PLCs systems is a plus.
  • Experience working with Conveyor and Robotic Systems within material handling or manufacturing environments preferred.
  • HMI Development experience is a plus.
  • Working experience and understanding of Electrical Design and Engineering.

Working Conditions:
  • Travel to customer sites 25-40% annually
  • Some weekend/night work required as needed
  • Standing and walking for long periods of time
  • Occasional climbing on steps, scaffolding and/or mezzanines
  • Sitting in and/or driving a vehicle for a long period of time
  • Working with computers for a long period of time
  • Working in office, warehouse, and manufacturing facilities
  • Possible exposure to noise levels exceeding recommended DBA levels


Job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

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