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 of 5 years experience in controls engineering; advanced degree required for less experience.
  • Proficient in programmable machine controls hardware and software.
  • Experience with PLCs, specifically Siemens Sinumerik and Rockwell systems.
  • Familiar with AutoCAD and basic safety/electrical standards.

Responsibilities

  • Engineer and design pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic piping diagrams.
  • Design electrical control panels and software for PLCs.
  • Develop HMI software for operational management.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and support start-up of control systems.
  • Provide technical support for tool installation and plant personnel training.
  • Travel to plant sites up to 50% of the time for project needs.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Hands-on experience with advanced automation technologies.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
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. Support launch activities for Controls Engineering and automation

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.

Must Have PLC Experience:
Siemens Sinumerik One CNC controls
Siemens 840D CNC
Rockwell

Nice to have Skills:
Siemens PLC
HMI Knowledge
Fanuc CNC experience

Travel:
Location is Warren, MI.
Up to 50% travel to Brookville, OH.

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