10+ years of experience in automated controls systems for industrial manufacturing equipment
Associate's Degree with 15 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience
Proficiency in 2D AutoCAD Electrical for control system package generation
Functional electrical maintenance and advanced troubleshooting skills
Experience with various fieldbus architectures including Ethernet/IP and Modbus
Responsibilities
Design, build, program, and deploy custom automated equipment solutions
Analyze and translate customer requirements into automated solutions
Manage technical solutions to optimize costs and enhance reliability
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet project specifications
Lead continuous improvement initiatives for job processes and cost optimization
Develop project requirements and detailed design specifications
Diagnose and troubleshoot interfacing issues in systems including pneumatic and mechanical elements
Benefits
Opportunity to mentor junior team members and enhance their skills
Involvement in the largest and most complex projects
Exposure to a variety of industries and applications
Possibility to implement further technology enhancements
Support for travel within the US and occasionally internationally
Full Job Description
DESCRIPTION
A Senior Controls Engineer works alongside our operations and engineering teams to design, build, program and deploy custom automated equipment and solutions for every application, process and industry. Our goal is to exceed expectations and ensure our customers receive an exceptional experience. As a Senior Engineer within the department the largest and most complex projects will be yours to solve for success. Additionally, mentorship of the team will be possible such that your years of experience can benefit the organization and junior members of the team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
10+ years of experience in automated controls systems for industrial manufacturing equipment
Participate in design development and design reviews at all levels; proposal, standards, project
Analyze customer requirements and translate requirements into an Automated Solution
Manage technical solutions to minimize costs while meeting customer requirements as well as long-term reliability
Coordinate with other departments as necessary to satisfy project requirements
Work with the broader organization to drive continuous improvement in job process and optimization of build costs
Provide industry-specific application knowledge and direction to team members
Develop project requirements and design specifications
Perform detailed system design, programming, implementation, and full testing of the automated solution
PLC logic, servo motion, and HMI development utilizing applicable software (A-B)
Design and Test of Hardwired and Digital Safety circuits
Participate in system startup activities
Diagnose problems with pneumatic and mechanical systems interfacing with electrical & electronic systems
Develop tools and integration strategies to increase effectiveness and lower cost
Investigate and suggest architecture and technology enhancements
Follow and improve upon Invio processes and controls design standards
Able to travel within the US (10% or less) and rarely internationally
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be professional, proactive and positive, with internal and external customers and coworkers. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Efficient using 2D AutoCAD Electrical to generate control system packages
Functional electrical maintenance and advanced troubleshooting skills
Competence in the industrial machinery controls design domain
Experience with different fieldbus architectures such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, ASCII
Functional experience programming Servo and VFD drives
Ability to work independently with little direction
Familiar with international standards (IEC, ISO, NFPA, NEC, UL, CE)
Robotic systems (ABB & Fanuc)
Vision systems to perform part recognition, part position, robot guidance, and quality inspections (Keyence, and Cognex)
EDUCATION
Associate's Degree and 15 years of robotics, controls, or engineering experience; OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 10+ years of robotics, controls, or engineering experience
