Job Title: Controls Engineer
Role Overview: We are seeking a Controls Engineer to design electrical hardware and program PLCs and HMIs for custom automation projects, ensuring adherence to customer specifications for timing, quality, and cost.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Controls Team, Electrical Designers, Electricians, and panel builders.
- Design hardware and program PLCs and operator interfaces.
- Partner with application engineers to develop concepts and support sales engineers.
- Conduct and manage internal and customer design reviews.
- Establish project milestones in coordination with the PM department.
- Provide cost estimates for controls design and build.
- Travel to customer sites as needed (10-15%).
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Proficiency in PLC, HMI, and Ladder Logic programming.
- Experience with Allen Bradley and Mitsubishi systems.
- Familiarity with Micrologix and Guardlogix.
- Expertise in hardware design.
- Experience with Fanuc Robots.
- Willingness to travel 10-15% (mainly local, some international to Mexico, trips ranging from 1 day to 2 weeks).
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or an Associate's Degree with proven experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in electrical and controls work, machine tools, and automation.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles related to machine design, safety, risk, part handling, and robotic EOAT.
- In-depth knowledge of coordinated motion control technologies, PID setup, control and tuning, and mechanical drive train design, including stepper motors, servomotors, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
- Advanced proficiency in Rockwell Automation PLC programming platforms.
- Advanced proficiency in Rockwell Automation HMI development software: FactoryTalk View Studio ME, Studio 5000 View Designer.
- Experience with vision system programming.
- Experience programming and integrating Fanuc and Yaskawa Robots, including robot pathing, internal I/O logic, PLC interfacing, and TCP/user frame teaching/adjusting.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Flexible work schedule and paid time off.
