Position Summary Provide engineering design for AMF Bakery System's products. This includes current standard machines/systems, custom products, legacy products and sales support. This position is responsible for hardware and software design for machine and/or control systems for assigned AMF projects. Working in conjunction with Electrical Engineering to issue, maintain, and update project related documentation. Responsibilities include assisting assembly during system build, machine/system check out, field service assistance and installation as required.
Job Duties Include: The majority of workload in engineering consists of the following but is not limited to the following all of which need to be clear, complete and concise:
Engineering 50%- For projects assigned, the Controls Engineer is responsible from concept to completion. The design and components are to be in accordance with AMF Standards.
- Electrical Machine Design which includes all power, control systems and electrical diagrams required to meet customer specifications for the project
- Assemble complete and accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for the Machine/System design
- Design and develop Machine/System Programs in accordance with AMF Standards
- Design and develop Machine/System Operator Interface programs in accordance with AMF Standards
Installation 30%- Provide field service technicians remote support during system service calls, installation and commissioning
- When required provide on-site troubleshooting and startup support
Spare Parts and Legacy System Support 10%- Provide solutions for End of Life (EOL) components within AMF systems to support customer needs.
- Determine spare parts list for AMF systems
Sales Support 10%- Assist the Applications Engineering and Product Managers during the scope phase of a potential project
Provide other duties as assignedRequirements:This position requires a BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field. A combination of an AA degree and a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Moderate Project management skills
- Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills
- Competency with Allen Bradley PLC hardware and software
- Knowledge of industrial communications (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNET, etc.)
- Demonstrated competency with Allen-Bradley PLCs, RSLogix 5000 (Studio 5000), Siemens S5/S7 PLCs, TIA Portal, and FactoryTalk Optix+, particularly PanelView Plus HMI development, programming, troubleshooting, and system support.
- Ability to understand and design electrical control schematic diagrams
- Working knowledge of industrial electricity and control systems
- 600 VAC and less, 3 control systems
- Motors, servos, low voltage DC devices and sensors
- Ability to specify, assist with installation, debug and start-up of electrical control and power system equipment
- PLC programming skills necessary to make a machine function properly and safely
- Operator interface programming skills necessary to run machine easily and without confusion
- Be able to understand machine functions mechanically
- Be able to apply electrical components to a control system to make the machine run as designed
- Understand, design and practice machine safety
- Problem Solving techniques
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Project
- A "self-starter" requiring minimal direct supervision but a team player
- Have good communication skills
- Ability to work well with others and project a good image for AMF
