Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.
The Senior Controls Engineer will provide controls leadership and technical support for custom automation projects.
Role Responsibilities:
Conceive, validate, & recommend new or upgraded equipment and process methods, which will advance our global manufacturing and product leadership position.
Participate on cross-functional engineering teams to develop and deploy automation equipment to meet project requirements.
Perform machine electrical design including developing electrical drawings, producing/updating control panel layouts, and producing bills of materials.
Develop, configure, debug, and deploy PLCs, and HMIs programs
Research and recognize reliable technologies which can be successfully applied to unique filter manufacturing challenges.
Monitor equipment design and build, conduct equipment acceptance testing, and be a central part of factory installation and debugging.
Demonstrate problem solving methodologies during equipment commissioning and debugging
Champion knowledge transfer and training on new processes and equipment.
Develop and train Donaldson technicians to resolve controls related machine problems
Participate with multidisciplinary teams to understand how machine controls design may affect the product quality
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of experience in in electrical/robotic/controls engineering or Associate's degree in engineering with 6+ years of experience in electrical/robotic/controls engineering.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong experience with programming Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley platforms, Siemens experience is a plus.
Experience with advanced motion control, robotics, safety, and vision systems
Ability to troubleshoot electrical and controls systems in an operational environment
Demonstrated ability to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
Communicate effectively with vendors and internal cross-functional teams.
Inspire others with positive attitude and innovated/creative thinking
Discrete manufacturing, web handling, or converting experience.
Experience using AutoCAD Electrical for industrial control panel design
Experience in applying of UL508A, OSHA, and applicable NFPA codes
Experience with motion control, variable speed drives, and pneumatics
Design of the safety related parts of the control system
Experience performing electrical design of custom control panels
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