Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Portland, OR

Summary : The Controls Engineer has a key role on the product manufacturing team. The successful Controls Engineer is motivated, innovative, and enthusiastic about configuring, building, and supporting capital equipment. A well-rounded background is needed to balance the mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing components of this role. Excellent technical skills as well as a keen understanding of machine safety and guarding are required. The implementation of robust system architecture across multiple platforms and custom control system solutions for customers in various end-of-line packaging applications will be required.

Job Responsibilities :

• Utilize experience and knowledge of PLC programming, HMI programming, control, and electrical systems to standardize and improve current systems.
• Working in cross-functional teams for product manufacturing.
• Prepare and review electrical CAD drawings of controls systems, to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
• Perform electrical and controls programming.
• Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.
• Perform tier 2 technical support for the Service Department.
• Compile data and produce reports regarding new, existing, or potential projects.
• Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, operational, or installation standards or specifications.
• Prepare specifications for purchases of materials or equipment.
• Estimate labor, material, or construction costs for project estimating purposes.
• Meet customer expectations by clear and concise two-way communications.
• Oversee project production efforts to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Collaborate and communicate positively and effectively with engineering, production, planning and other departments to resolve issues and accomplish goals.
• Component selection and bill of materials management and review.
• Take ownership of engineering / manufacturing processes and workflows.
• Design for manufacturing, lean applications, change management, and revision control.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet project deadlines in a multitasking environment.
• Ability to travel as needed to a customers site for the purpose of commissioning and / or troubleshooting equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Identify and recommend improvement opportunities within the department and organization.
• Comply with health and safety regulations, the company handbook, quality standards, and all other company policy and procedures.
• Support the company in other duties as assigned.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience :

Minimum of 3 years experience in product design for electro-mechanical products.

AA / BS Electrical Engineering (or equivalent Majors in : Controls and Computer Control Systems, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, etc.).

Hands-on electrical schematic design automation software experience (AutoCAD, EPLAN).

Working knowledge of HMI, PLC, controls programming, servo systems, VFDs, robotics (AB / Rockwell, Fanuc).

Familiarity with the following software : Rockwell Logix Studio 5000 (ladder and structured text), FactoryTalk View / View Designer, Fanuc Robotics, B&R PLC / Motion Control.

Experience with capital equipment design, production, testing and installation.

Working knowledge of industry standards for machinery design for safety and guarding.

MS Office suite and ERP / MRP software.

Analytical, with attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong problem-solving skills, systematic mindset, and continuous improvement skills.

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Schedule :

8 hour shift

Work Location : In person

TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.