Controls Engineer

Summary

Execute the Controls Engineering design, documentation & support functions for the increasing number of robotic projects.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Serve as the Lead Controls Engineer for multiple customer projects simultaneously  
• Responsible for all aspects of Controls Engineering on your projects including design, documentation and support of the assembly and installation team
• Measured based on:
  • On Time Performance
  • On Budget Performance  
  • Quality of work  
• Responsible for overall robotic cell safety  
• Have the ability and desire to learn to produce electrical designs for automation equipment including: PLC hardware / software selection & programming, motion control hardware / software selection & programming, schematic diagrams, pneumatic / hydraulic hardware selection and schematic diagrams, control system drawings, wiring techniques and basic electrical troubleshooting procedures  
• Use an innovative, creative design approach with a goal of minimizing total cost
• Standardize controls designs and reduce the number of components used
• Customer satisfaction; strive to receive an “A Grade” from the customer on all projects
• Excellent teamwork with the project team ; value the input from all members while meeting your on-time, on-budget and quality commitments 

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar (industry experience can be accounted for in lieu of  bachelor’s degree)
• Desire to learn to design industrial machine control systems including safety systems utilizing 2-D CAD, AutoCad Electrical 
• Electrical circuit design and analysis experience
• Ability to proficiently read and interpret electrical prints
• Ability to develop and document procedures  
• Excellent electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to travel ~10%

Qualifications Desired

• Three years experience in a manufacturing environment 
• Allen Bradley Compact Logic experience
• Experience in writing, de-bug, and commissioning PLC logic and HMI code  
• Closed loop Servo experience (Yaskawa)
• ABB Robotic control system knowledge
• FANUC Robotic control system knowledge
• FANUC PMC programming experience
• Familiarity with Robotic automation safety
• Familiarity with electrical standards (ANSII, NFPA, ISO)
• Laser Safety 

Behavioral Skills Required

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Team oriented
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment
• Resourceful with strong problem solving
• Ability to solve difficult customer problems 

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and sit. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle; or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and see and distinguish colors on electrical components. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. There is extensive use of a computer, and at times work can be sedentary. 
• Work Environment: Normal office environment and work on the manufacturing floor. While performing the duties of the position, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme heat, and extreme cold.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel is minimal.