Controls Engineer

Optimal Inc.

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience, or advanced degree if under 5 years.
  • Proficient in PLC and HMI programming.
  • Experience with servo drives and networks.
  • Familiar with AutoCAD and basic electrical/safety standards.
  • Supervisory skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Engineer and design pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical piping diagrams.
  • Create electrical control panels and software for PLCs and HMIs.
  • Test, debug, and support the start-up of control systems.
  • Provide technical assistance for installation and training.
  • Travel to plant sites as needed.

Benefits

  • Monday-Friday work schedule with some weekend shifts.
  • Flexible shift options including first, second, and potential third shifts.
  • Opportunity to work in a hands-on engineering environment and collaborate with diverse teams.
  • Gain experience with advanced technology and control systems in an industrial setting.
Full Job Description
Summary:
The main function of a controls engineer is to initiate control system design from written sequences of operation. A typical controls engineer is responsible for designing complex piping and wiring diagrams along with providing technical support across various control systems projects.

Job Responsibilities:
Engineer and design pneumatic piping diagrams.
Engineer and design electrical wiring diagrams.
Engineer and design hydraulic piping diagrams.
Design electrical control panels.
Design programmable logic controller software.
Design programmable human machine interface (HMI) software.
Tryout, debug and provide start-up support for control systems.
Provide technical support for installation of tools and equipment.
Provide technical support for training of plant personnel.
Travel to plant sites as required.

Skills:
Proficient with application of programmable machine controls hardware and software.
Proficient with application of Servo drive hardware and software.
Proficient with AutoCAD.
Familiarity with basic electrical standards.
Familiarity with basic safety standards.
Capable of supervision.

Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
5 years of experience is minimum required.
If candidate has less than 5 years, an advanced degree will be required.

Top Skills:
PLC and HMI Programming
Fanuc robot experience (Fanuc CNC experience is nice to have)
Experience with Networks or upper-level systems.

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday. Weekend work is required.

Candidate will have to work 1st or 2nd shift. Off shift work will possibly start in September or October time frame
1st: 6am to 2:30pm TBD
2nd 2:30pm-10:30pm TBD
3rd: 10:30pm-6am TBD
The plant is still determining the start times.

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