Primary Function:The
Controls Engineer - R&D Laboratory is responsible for the Research and Development Laboratory data acquisition system and related test apparatus. Routine activities include LabVIEW programming, troubleshooting test equipment, resolving data collection/reporting issues, data acquisition system maintenance, and implementing test standard changes. This role works closely with laboratory staff and product engineering teams to improve test performance, reduce downtime, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:- Use metrics and data analysis to evaluate, monitor, and improve test station controls, data collection systems, and overall equipment performance.
- Develop and maintain data collection, programming, and HMI standards, including program storage, backup systems, and controls documentation.
- Create and support executable programs using LabVIEW and Python.
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve test equipment, hardware performance, and equipment failures.
- Recommend and implement instrumentation and equipment improvements to enhance accuracy, performance, maintainability, and reliability.
- Ensure the technical accuracy of electrical drawings, schematics, test sequence programs, and data computations, with strong attention to detail.
- Apply a strong understanding of electrical design principles, CAD, NEC, and relevant industry standards to electrical systems ranging from 24V to 1,000V, including 480V applications.
- Demonstrated experience with industrial automation, control systems, statistical techniques, and electrical
- A self-starter who can recognize improvement opportunities, define project scope, and drive to completion independently.
- Adapt to shifting priorities as new issues arise and communicate the impact effectively to larger audiences.
- Strong ownership mentality and customer focus to ensure testing instrumentation is available for use when needed.
Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field, Bachelors in Electrical Engineering preferred.
- Proficient with automation programming tools and hardware, National Instruments preferred.
- Experience with LabVIEW, Ignition, and Python; experience in relatable programming languages will be considered.
- 2-5 years' experience in a fast paced, customer-focused environment.
