The Controls Engineer will be expected to design, program, debug, and support automated systems and automation equipment for production. This individual will be responsible for offering electrical design input and assisting in concept and development efforts within the facility, either through infrastructure, programming, or design. A successful candidate will offer troubleshooting assistance on all electrical and/or controls equipment in an effort to resolve issues and gather data.  

The Controls Engineer role requires a collaborative team working style and ability to work with many other associates including management, machine operators, supervisors, and other engineers.   

Roles & Responsibilities: 

Develop cost estimates for electrical systems - including purchased components, design & install labor  Design of electrical hardware circuit and safety control circuit for automated machines and equipment  Create electrical hardware drawings and schematics  Lead design review meetings with production, maintenance, quality control, and others as needed Program machine software (PLC, robot, vision, HMI, etc.)  Debug of programming during machine build and early-stage running  Research, develop, test, design, and implement current and new technologies  Provide on-going technical support for in house technicians in the machine-building group  Support/advise with machine specification development for outsourcing activities  Prepare, update, and deliver professional training materials, such as operation manuals, instructions, and technical reports 

Qualifications: 

0-3 years of experience working as controls engineer or related role  Bachelor degree in Electrical, Electrical Technology or Mechatronics, or a similar degree Analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills  Formal training or extensive experience on PLC’s (ControlLogix, OMRON CJ & NJ), Robot (DENSO RC8), AutoCAD Electrical

Skills & Abilities: 

Strong verbal and written communication skills  Proven project completion history with successful results  Independently manage a workload consisting of long-term projects and unplanned day-to-day priorities  Must be a hands-on person and values time invested on the shop floor working in and on the process  Ability to use various scientific rules and methods to solve problems coupled with the ability to detect and solve problems effectively. Must execute root cause analysis to appropriately diagnose equipment or process issues to rectify complications rapidly