Automation Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description: Controls Engineer (Automation)

Position Summary:

The controls engineer designs, develops and implements control systems and automated solutions for industrial processes. They will be expected to design systems from scratch that integrate sophisticated technologies such as plural component fluid mix systems, intelligent assembly tools, robotics and more. This engineer is expected to adhere to required safety and quality standards for all custom designed equipment, they will ensure safe work practices are designed into all processes. They will analyze user requirements, procedures, schematics and functional specifications for automation systems. The controls engineer is expected to interact with coworkers from all levels of the organization in cross-functional teams to achieve collective goals.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide pre-sale support to Specialists and Account Managers. This includes, but is not limited to the following:
  1. Quoting custom solutions or support
  2. Providing concept drawings for sales support
  3. Project design reviews, internal and external

• Travel to customer locations for onsite project review / sales process support
• Provide support for Projects team. This includes, but is not limited to the following:
  • Create equipment drawings and schematics for manufacturing and assembly
  • Create bills of materials for custom equipment
  • Engage in project reviews that include required engineering data and documentation
  • Create, develop and maintain PLC and HMI programs
  • Participate in the building and assembly of equipment (Hands on environment)
  • Document projects with “as-built” drawings, schematics and instruction manuals
  • Assist the Project Management department with scheduling, providing bills of materials, drawings and required documentation for each project
  • Travel to customer locations to participate in installation, start-up and training of specialized equipment
  • Provide post-sale support to Field Service Technicians with troubleshooting custom equipment and advanced products
• Stay up to date with the latest equipment technologies and industry trends
• Prepare detailed reports for each project, including maintaining an expense report and recording labor hours
• Cross-train in other disciplines of the organization as needed

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Experience with the design, assembly and installation of specialized equipment
• Training or experience with programming PLCs and HMIs from the ground up (Allen Bradley, Siemens etc.)
• Knowledge of varied sensor technologies, control devices and controls signals
• Able to design and specify Electrical and Pneumatic Control Panels using CAD software
• Knowledge of Electrical cabinet design and Electrical codes preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required
• 3+ years of experience in a Controls programming required
• Self-motivated, innovative and flexible personality
• Experience in robotic programming (Fanuc) preferred
• Skilled with various types of Industrial Automation

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision and disability insurance
• 401K with contribution matching program
• Paid PTO & Holidays
• Company provided equipment

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other job-related functions may need to be performed from time to time as requested by management, subject to reasonable accommodations. Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check/drug test.