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Automation Control EngineerLake Cable, LLC • Valparaiso, IN, US
Automation Control Engineer

Automation Control Engineer

Lake Cable, LLC • Valparaiso, IN, US
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To design, deploy, and maintain the PLC / DCS-based control systems and their many ancillaries for plant machinery and assembly lines. To troubleshoot issues with related equipment and programs, replace / rebuild / supplement outdated machine electronics in pursuit of modern, standardized, and centralized control systems, and optimize machine operator effectiveness with the implementation of robust GUI / HMI displays.

Essential Functions :

  • Troubleshoot issues with industrial equipment and programs as they arise.
  • Design and assemble electrical enclosures (aka "panels" or "cabinets") that fulfill operational and automation goals on a project-by-project basis.
  • Assist with determining design specifications of equipment for production lines involving engineering projects
  • Produce full electrical schematics (CAD based : SolidWorks Electrical or equivalent) of deployed systems and update them accordingly based upon maintenance adjustments.
  • Develop and perform an electronics / controls maintenance & upgrade program, to include planned life cycles, etc.

Knowledge :

  • Trained to design and assemble industrial electronics (circuitry, PLCs, drives and motors, network devices, HMIs, etc.)
  • Well versed in industrial design best-practices to promote robustness of installations in terms of their longevity and intended function (minimizing errors and edge cases, etc.)
  • Ability to fully read, write, and understand electrical / mechanical drawings and device manuals
  • Background in manufacturing methods and ability to apply and refine it to extrusion and cable assembly principles (as they relate to assembly line function and motion)
  • Knowledge of advanced control theory preferred (Root Locus, La Place domain analysis of PID and lead / lag controllers, Full State LQR / LQG methods, etc.)
  • Solid familiarity with industrial communications protocols (Modbus RTU / TCP, Ethernet / IP, Profinet, ASCII, OPC UA, MQTT / JSON)
  • Some familiarity of coding languages is preferred (structured text, C#, RESTful APIs, SQL, etc.)

    • Additional Skills and Abilities :

  • Ability to stay focused and productive on prioritized tasks while balancing a large task load
  • Diligently detail-oriented and organized
  • Ability to think creatively and practically and to effectively communicate ideas
  • Driven to take independent initiative and ownership of projects while maintaining a strong level of cooperation with coworkers
  • Ability to utilize Calculus and other advanced mathematical calculations and to quickly perform basic arithmetic and estimations in one's head
  • Ability to efficiently respond to equipment malfunctions and to proactively mitigate their occurrence
  • Ability to demonstrate leadership and accountability during difficult / uncertain circumstances through composed, prompt, judicious, and decisive action
  • Very proficient with design software and engineering packages, specifically : Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, Solidworks Electrical (or other) CAD software, utilities such as LTSpice, as well as advanced familiarity with more basic software like Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to use an oscilloscope (correctly) to analyze or troubleshoot equipment signals and communications (including but not limited to the evaluation of harmonic distortions)
  • 5S experience
  • Understanding of calibration

    • Qualifications :

  • B.S. in Engineering in Electrical Engineering
  • 4+ years in an Electrical / Automation Engineer role - preferred

    • Base pay range

    $90,000.00 / yr - $130,000.00 / yr

    Additional compensation types

    Annual Bonus

    Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

    Employment type

    Full-time

    Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology

    Industries

    Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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